C1 Internet Access and Data Transport & C2 Wireless and MIBS

The EUP E-Rate CONSORTIUM is seeking proposals from qualified service providers for E-rate Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transmission and Category 2 services for WiFi equipment and Managed Internal Broadband Service. The consortium consists of multiple school districts in Michigan, and the selected vendor must be able to provide services to all of them. The contract term is expected to be around 5 years, with the option for a 5-year extension. The vendor must comply with all E-rate rules, regulations, guidelines, and limitations. • The consortium is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission services to begin on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2027, with the option for two 12-month extensions. • The consortium is also seeking WiFi network equipment upgrades, including managed internal broadband services, to begin on July 1, 2026, and end on June 30, 2031. • The selected vendor must provide all necessary hardware, software, and licensing costs associated with the equipment and services. • The consortium will not pay any taxes unless the selected vendor can demonstrate that the consortium is not exempt from the payment of that tax.