E-RATE PROPOSAL FOR WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) AND INTERNET ACCESS SERVICES

The Vermilion Parish School District is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a leased lit fiber solution that will deliver a wide‑area network (WAN) backbone and internet access services to 27 eligible school entities. The contract will replace the existing point‑to‑point 10 Gbps fiber WAN, requiring all sites to terminate service at the district’s central data center while sharing a 10 Gbps internet pipe. The solicitation calls for a solution that includes design, installation, provisioning, and ongoing support for the fiber and internet services, with a focus on reliability, security, and compliance with E‑Rate program guidelines. • Provide a leased lit‑fiber WAN that interconnects 27 school sites and terminates at the District’s central office. • Deliver shared 10 Gbps internet access across all sites with appropriate bandwidth management. • Include full design, installation, configuration, testing, and ongoing maintenance/support for the network. • Ensure compliance with E‑Rate funding requirements and federal procurement regulations. • Submit sealed proposals by the deadline; participation in the mandatory virtual pre‑bid meeting is required.