Allo MRC Bid Stacked Documents Summary

This is a bid documentation package for the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau's High Speed Transport Services procurement for Network Nebraska, a statewide telecommunications network. The solicitation requests qualified vendors to design, develop, and implement leased lit fiber circuits with Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity serving 294 eligible educational entities across Nebraska, with circuits linking to seven core aggregation points located in cities including Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk. Vendors must offer bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to higher capacities and comply with FCC E-Rate requirements, including possession of a Service Provider Form 498 I.D. (SPIN). The electronic bid submission deadline is January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The initial contract term is four years commencing July 1, 2026, with potential four one-year renewal options. All new circuits must be operational by the first Friday in August of each service year. The contract allows for awards to one or multiple vendors based on competitive evaluation.

Vendors must bundle all costs—including equipment, hardware, installation, cross-connects, and maintenance—into circuit costs without additional charges. Key service level requirements include 99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, and 24-hour trouble response. Total 48-month costs will be calculated through a specific pricing methodology encompassing monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, and applicable taxes across the 25 participating entities. No specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the solicitation. The state reserves the right to conduct annual technology refresh reviews and may impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive cost sheet and participating entities' bandwidth requirements ranging from 200 Mbps to 100,000 Mbps suggest significant potential contract value.