R1872 - Data Circuits

The New York City Department of Education’s Division of Instructional and Information Technology is soliciting proposals from experienced telecom firms to design, install, and manage data circuits for roughly 1,800 schools and 30 administrative sites across NYC. The scope includes provisioning high‑capacity, reliable fiber or leased lines, ongoing maintenance, and support services to ensure continuous connectivity for educational and administrative applications. Contractors must demonstrate capability to deliver large‑scale network infrastructure, meet city‑wide service level agreements, and comply with NYCDOE security and performance standards. • Provide telecommunications data circuits (e.g., fiber, Ethernet, MPLS) to ~1,830 locations. • Deliver design, installation, testing, and long‑term maintenance/support. • Meet NYC Department of Education’s performance, security, and SLA requirements. • Submit proposals by April 7 2026; questions due by March 12 2026. • Attend optional pre‑proposal virtual conference on March 10 2026.