Tertiary Cellular WAN Service for Rural Clinic Sites

Hattiesburg Clinic, a multi‑specialty physician practice in Mississippi, seeks a qualified vendor to deliver a tertiary cellular WAN (4G/5G) service for 67 rural satellite clinics. The service will act as a hot‑standby backup to existing dual‑fiber connections, automatically failing over when both fiber circuits are down. The vendor must provide cellular service, data plans, compatible modem/routers, site‑by‑site coverage verification, installation, 24/7 support, and reporting, all while complying with HIPAA and federal procurement rules. The contract term is 36 months, with Year 1 funded by a federal grant and Years 2‑3 contingent on additional funding. Proposals are due November 1 2026. • Provide 4G/5G cellular data service (standby) at each of 67 sites • Supply and install managed cellular modem/routers with Ethernet handoff • Verify coverage and signal strength; offer antenna options for weak sites • Integrate with existing Meraki MX edge devices for automatic failover/fallback • Deliver 24 × 7 outage support, monthly usage reporting, and a dedicated account manager • Meet HIPAA, 2 CFR 200.216 equipment restrictions, and other federal grant requirements • Complete implementation within 90 days of contract award • Pricing for Year 1 (grant‑funded) and optional Years 2‑3, with early‑termination terms