YR29 SCCOE DIGITAL TRANSMISSION FIBER

The SCCOE seeks a qualified telecommunications provider to deliver leased, lit fiber‑optic service on a hub‑and‑spoke point‑to‑multipoint architecture linking its main campus in San Jose to seven satellite program sites across Santa Clara County. The vendor must supply design, installation, testing, and ongoing service for multiple bandwidth tiers (150 Mbps up to 5 Gbps), meet strict insurance and Davis‑Bacon wage requirements, and be eligible for E‑Rate and California Teleconnect Fund discounts. Proposals must include detailed monthly recurring fees, one‑time installation costs, and comply with extensive contractual and labor certifications. The contract will run for a minimum of 24 months (up to 36 months with two optional one‑year extensions) with completion of installation required by 30 June 2026. • Hub‑and‑spoke lit fiber service connecting one hub (Ridder Park) to seven spokes (various schools and Head‑Start sites). • Vendors must be USAC‑registered (valid SPIN) and able to provide E‑Rate/CTF discounting. • Required insurance: ≥ $1 M general liability, $500 k property, $1 M professional liability; plus Davis‑Bacon wage compliance and weekly certified payroll. • Pricing must cover monthly recurring charges for 150 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 5 Gbps tiers, plus installation, curb‑to‑MPOE, taxes, fees, and any special construction. • Proposals submitted in three sealed hard‑copy copies with a bid security of at least 10 % of the undisclosed maximum contract amount.