Addendum Two Appendix A - Cost Sheet.docx

This is an addendum document issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau regarding Solicitation Number 124043 O5 for High Speed Transport Services for Network Nebraska. Addendum Two, effective December 18, 2025, revises the original Appendix A - Cost Sheet by updating the physical address for Columbus Public Schools. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide leased lit fiber circuits with Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity to 294 educational entities across Nebraska, including K-12 school districts, educational service units, colleges, universities, and public libraries. The service will connect eligible entities to seven core aggregation points located in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, and other Nebraska cities. Vendors must offer bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to 100,000 Mbps with mandatory compliance to FCC E-Rate requirements and possession of a Service Provider Form 498 ID (SPIN). The electronic bid submission deadline is January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with contract commencement on July 1, 2026. The initial contract term is four years with potential for four one-year renewal options, and all new circuits must be operational by the first Friday in August of each service year.

Vendors must bundle all costs, including equipment, hardware, installation, cross-connects, and maintenance, into circuit costs without additional separate charges. Service level guarantees require 99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, and 24-hour trouble response capabilities. Total 48-month costs will be calculated through a specific pricing methodology including monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, and applicable taxes. Awards may be made to one or multiple vendors based on the comprehensive cost sheet covering 25 participating entities. The state reserves the right to conduct annual technology refresh reviews and may impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet rigorous technical and compliance standards to be considered for award.