Description
IDEA Public Schools is seeking a reliable and scalable Wide Area Network (WAN) transport services provider to connect its campuses and administrative facilities across various geographic locations. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering fully managed WAN transport services that provide resilient, high-speed connectivity between key locations (HUBs) and additional sites (Z locations). The provider must ensure compliance with E-Rate guidelines and have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and a valid Federal Communications Commission Registration Number (FCCRN).
Key requirements for bidders include:
* Providing dedicated, symmetrical transport bandwidth of 1 Gbps between designated endpoints
* Ensuring the solution is scalable to 2 Gbps
* Providing pricing for one year with three one-year voluntary extensions
* Including all costs, including taxes and federal fees, in the bid
* Adhering to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) terms outlined in the RFP
* Providing a plan for regularly scheduled progress updates during the construction period
* Ensuring that all contracts include a provision allowing for early termination of circuits without penalty if a location is closed by IDEA.