Allo MRC Bid Stacked Docs Summary

This document set supports a procurement for High-Speed Transport Services for Network Nebraska administered by the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to design, develop, and implement leased lit fiber circuits with Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity serving 294 educational entities across Nebraska. Services must link eligible entities to seven core aggregation points located in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, and other cities, with bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to 100,000 Mbps. Required deliverables include circuit installation, maintenance, service level guarantees (99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, 24-hour trouble response), and FCC E-Rate compliance with Service Provider Form 498 I.D. (SPIN) documentation. The solicitation was released December 18, 2025, with an electronic bid submission deadline of January 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The initial contract term is four years commencing July 1, 2026, with four one-year renewal options available. 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 charges. The state permits awards to one or multiple vendors, with total 48-month costs calculated through specific pricing methodology incorporating 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, public libraries, and select municipalities across 25 participating entities. The state reserves the right to conduct annual technology refresh reviews and may impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures. Specific award values and set-aside designations are not disclosed in available documentation.