Description
IDEA Public Schools is seeking a reliable and scalable Wide Area Network (WAN) transport services provider to connect multiple locations within the district. The services must be designed to be resilient and scalable, providing 1 Gbps dedicated, symmetrical transport bandwidth with the ability to upgrade to 2 Gbps. The WAN must connect two HUB locations, IDEA Health Professions in Austin, Texas, and IDEA Headquarters in Weslaco, Texas to all satellite (Z) locations specified in the RFP's Appendix A. The selected provider will be required to meet specific service and performance requirements, including network availability, packet loss commitment, round trip network latency commitment, and network jitter commitment. The contract term is expected to be 12 months with three one-year voluntary extensions.
• The provider must have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and a valid Federal Communications Commission Registration Number (FCCRN).
• The provider must ensure compliance with all applicable E-Rate rules, requirements, regulations, and mandates.
• The provider must submit a proposal that includes pricing for one year, with options for 12-month terms of service.
• The provider must provide a plan for regularly scheduled progress updates during the construction period.
• The provider must ensure that the solution is scalable to 2 Gbps and provide pricing for 2 Gbps for each location.