Hamilton Stacked Bid Docs Redacted.pdf

This is a solicitation document for high-speed transport services issued by the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau, for Network Nebraska, a statewide telecommunications network. 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 the state, linking them to seven core aggregation points in cities including Omaha, Lincoln, and Norfolk. Vendors must provide bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to 100,000 Mbps, with mandatory compliance with FCC E-Rate requirements and possession of a Service Provider Form 498 I.D. (SPIN). Key deliverables include circuit installation, maintenance, and service level guarantees requiring 99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, and 24-hour trouble response. The solicitation was released on 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 potential four one-year renewal options, and all new circuits must be operational by the first Friday in August of each service year.

Total contract costs are calculated through a specific pricing methodology including monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, and applicable taxes, with vendors required to bundle all costs—including equipment, hardware, installation, cross-connects, and maintenance—into circuit costs without additional charges. No specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the solicitation. The 25 participating entities represent a diverse range of educational institutions, including K-12 school districts, educational service units, public and private colleges, universities, public libraries, and some municipalities. Awards may be made to one or multiple vendors. The state reserves the right to conduct annual technology refresh reviews and may impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures.