E-Rate #270002217

Holcomb USD 363 Solicitation for 1–5 Gbps Internet Access and Static IPs

Holcomb Unified School District 363 is seeking bids for high-capacity internet access and related static IP addresses for four entities. - Government buyer: Holcomb Unified School District 363 (Holcomb USD 363), a Kansas school district; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested services: Category 1 internet access/data transmission at 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, or 5 Gbps, plus five static IP addresses. The district currently uses two static IPs. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or service vendors are named. No hardware or manufacturer part numbers are specified. - Pricing and evaluation: Provide itemized pricing that separates E-Rate-eligible and ineligible costs and identifies installation/configuration charges, taxes, and fees. E-Rate-eligible service cost is the primary evaluation factor; proposals must follow USAC Lowest Comparable Price requirements. - Other notable requirements: Monthly billing is indicated. Any equipment offered must be new, and bidders must have active manufacturer-authorized reseller status. Final commitments depend on School Board approval and E-Rate funding. - Contract options: The district requests 2-, 3-, or 5-year terms with voluntary extensions; the Form 470 also indicates a 1–4-year range. Start and end dates are not specified.

Description

USD 363 Holcomb requests bids for internet access at bandwidth increments of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 5 Gbps, with 2-, 3-, and 5-year contract options and voluntary extensions. The district also requests five static IP addresses and currently uses two. Proposals should include itemized pricing and separate E-Rate-eligible from ineligible costs; bids are submitted by email to the stated contact. Final purchase commitments are contingent on School Board approval and receipt of an E-Rate Funding Commitment Decision Letter.

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