Summary of High-Speed Transport Services for Network Nebraska

This is a procurement file for the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau, seeking qualified vendors to design, develop, and implement high-speed transport services for Network Nebraska, a statewide telecommunications network. The project involves leased lit fiber circuits with Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity serving 294 educational entities linked to seven core aggregation points in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, and other cities. 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 four optional one-year renewal periods. All new circuits must be operational by the first Friday in August of each service year.

Awards may be made to one or multiple vendors, with total 48-month costs calculated through monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, and applicable taxes. Vendors must bundle all costs, including equipment, hardware, installation, cross-connects, and maintenance, into circuit costs without additional charges. Participating entities represent 25 eligible organizations including K-12 school districts, educational service units, public and private colleges, universities, public libraries, and certain municipalities. 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 suggests significant potential contract value across the diverse participant base.