Addendum Five Revised Schedule of Events.docx

This is a Solicitation Addendum Five document issued by the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau for High Speed Transport Services for Network Nebraska (Solicitation Number 124043 O5). The addendum revises the procurement schedule for leased lit fiber circuits and Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity serving 294 educational entities across Nebraska through seven core aggregation points. The original solicitation was released on December 18, 2025, with an electronic bid submission deadline of January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. According to the revised schedule, contract award is expected between March 9, 2026, and March 20, 2026, with a contract start date of July 1, 2026. The initial contract term is four years with potential four one-year renewal options, and all new circuits must be operational by the first Friday in August of each service year.

The solicitation requires vendors to provide bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to higher capacities, with mandatory compliance with FCC E-Rate requirements and possession of a Service Provider Form 498 I.D. (SPIN). Vendors must bundle all costs, including equipment, hardware, installation, cross-connects, and maintenance into circuit costs without additional charges. Service level guarantees require 99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, and 24-hour trouble response. The state reserves the right to conduct annual technology refresh reviews and may impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures. Participating entities represent diverse educational institutions, including K-12 school districts, educational service units, public and private colleges, universities, public libraries, and some municipalities across 25 participating entities. The contract allows for awards to one or multiple vendors, though specific award values and pricing terms are not disclosed in this addendum.