Addendum Three Revised Schedule of Events.docx

This is an Addendum Three document issued by the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau, revising the procurement schedule for Solicitation Number 124043 O5 High Speed Transport Services. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide leased lit fiber circuits with Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity for Network Nebraska, a statewide telecommunications network serving 294 educational entities across the state. The original electronic bid submission deadline was January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. According to the revised schedule, the State will post the "Intent to Award" notice on February 20 and February 25, 2026, with a contract finalization period occurring between February 23 and March 6, 2026. Contract award is expected on March 9, 2026, with the contract start date set for 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.

Vendors must provide bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to higher capacities and comply with FCC E-Rate requirements while possessing a Service Provider Form 498 I.D. (SPIN). All costs, including equipment, hardware, installation, cross-connects, and maintenance, must be bundled into circuit costs without additional charges. Service level guarantees require 99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, and 24-hour trouble response capabilities. The state reserves the right to conduct annual technology refresh reviews and may impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures. Awards may be made to one or multiple vendors, with total 48-month costs calculated through a specific pricing methodology including monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, and applicable taxes. Participating entities represent diverse educational institutions including K-12 school districts, educational service units, public and private colleges, universities, and public libraries across 25 participating entities.