RFB #1232 E-Rate Procurement

This solicitation from Williamson County Schools seeks a Category 1 E‑Rate compliant provider to deliver managed Internet access and WAN transport services for the district’s two primary sites (Data Center and Summit High School) and additional school locations. The scope includes 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps Internet bandwidth options, WAN circuits at 1 Gbps‑10 Gbps tiers, redundancy routing, firewall services, IP address allocation, and a detailed installation timeline. The contract is a five‑year agreement (July 2021 – June 2026) with the intention of awarding a single vendor to supply all services. • Managed Internet and WAN services with high‑capacity fiber circuits (up to 20 Gbps) • Required compatibility with existing Cisco Nexus 9K and Catalyst 3850x switches • E‑Rate funding mandates discounted billing via Form 474 and 10‑year record retention • Vendor must provide detailed support, carrier information, and optional advanced security services (non‑funded)