# E-Rate #270001965

Othello School District fiber network maintenance and operations

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001965
**NAICS:** 517311, 517810

Othello School District 147 is seeking E-Rate-eligible operations and maintenance for its district-owned fiber network.
- **Government buyer:** Othello School District No. 147, Technology office; contact: Jennifer Garza, Director of Technology. The District is in Othello, Adams County, Washington.
- **Requested service:** Maintenance, monitoring, repair, and operational support for District-owned fiber infrastructure and applicable Layer 3 switches connecting 11 District facilities, including schools, the District Office, and other District sites.
- **Quantity and capacity:** The service schedule lists 10 units at 1,024 Mbps each, totaling 10,240 Mbps. The request also describes a 1 Gbps minimum and 10 Gbps maximum capacity.
- **Notable requirements:** Service must qualify under applicable E-Rate rules and the 2027 Eligible Services List. Providers must maintain a valid SPIN, accommodate the District’s selected BEAR or SPI reimbursement method, and ensure equipment used for activation is not from an FCC-designated national security threat company. Award depends on E-Rate funding and District approvals.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM, manufacturer, or service-provider vendor is named.
- **Term:** Five-year contract, with up to five voluntary one-year extensions.

### Description

Othello School District 147 is seeking proposals for E-rate-eligible maintenance and operations of its District-owned fiber network, replacing an expiring contract. Services include maintenance, monitoring, repair, and operational support for the fiber infrastructure and applicable Layer 3 switches connecting designated District locations. The associated RFQ seeks a five-year contract with five voluntary one-year extension options; quotes must be submitted through the specified submission portal, not by email. The award is contingent on E-rate funding and required approvals, and service providers must maintain SLD/USAC compliance and a valid SPIN.

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