Proposal for Bundled Internet Services Navajo Nation Head Start Sites in AZ

The Navajo Nation Broadband Office is seeking a qualified service provider to deliver fully‑bundled Internet service—including symmetric bandwidth, dedicated circuits, and CIPA‑compliant content filtering—to every Head Start site across Arizona (approximately 30+ locations). The contract calls for a “curb‑to‑demarc” fiber connection at each site, on‑site equipment (SmartRG router and UPS), 99.9 % annual uptime with penalization, and a three‑year base term with two optional one‑year extensions. Providers must be E‑Rate experienced, hold a valid SPIN, and submit detailed pricing for multiple bandwidth tiers and one‑time construction costs. • Minimum 100 Mbps symmetric per site, with pricing options up to 10 Gbps. • Required CIPA DNS‑based filtering hardware (SmartRG SR655AC, APC Back‑UPS BE650G1) and ongoing maintenance. • Installation must be completed by 30 June 2026; service period runs July 1 2025 – June 30 2028 (base term). • Funding is E‑Rate; provider invoices USAC for the non‑discount portion and must supply Lowest Corresponding Price data.