Attachment 3 Cost Proposal.pdf

Attachment 3 is a cost proposal template document for Montana State University's RFP 26-05 for comprehensive internet service infrastructure on the Bozeman campus. The proposal requires offerors to submit pricing for a 10-year service term, with Year 1 including both one-time implementation and installation costs alongside the annual internet service cost. Subsequent years (Years 2-10) require annual internet service pricing only. The RFP calls for minimum 100 GB/s network capacity providing both Internet2 and commodity Internet services with redundant Wide Area Networking paths. Proposals were due by December 30, 2025, at 12:00 AM MST, with operational and testing readiness required by May 14, 2026. Offerors must provide detailed cost breakdowns and explanations for all line items, utilizing additional sheets as necessary to clarify costs and service inclusions.

Cost evaluation will be conducted on the total combined cost for Years 1-10 and the implementation cost, with all proposal costs required to be fully disclosed and undisclosed costs deemed non-applicable. Payment terms are Net 30 with no available discounts. The document does not specify a budget range or funding source, though the sophisticated high-capacity network infrastructure requirements suggest a significant financial investment. Offerors must demonstrate financial stability through audited financial statements from the preceding three years and comply with Montana's equal pay initiative and prevailing wage requirements. Upon award, vendors must register in SmartBuyMSU, the University's e-procurement system, and submit standard documentation including W-9 forms.