NebraskaLink Stacked Bid Docs.pdf

This procurement document represents a stacked bid package 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 serving 294 educational entities. The solicitation requests leased lit fiber circuits with Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity linking eligible institutions to seven core aggregation points located in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, and other Nebraska cities. Vendors must provide bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to 100,000 Mbps, with circuit installation, maintenance, and service level guarantees. 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. 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 separate charges. Service level requirements mandate 99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, and 24-hour trouble response. Mandatory compliance with FCC E-Rate requirements and possession of a Service Provider Form 498 I.D. (SPIN) are required for eligibility. The state reserves the right to conduct annual technology refresh reviews and may impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures. Awards may be made to one or multiple vendors. 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 across 25 participating entities. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive cost sheet and bandwidth options suggest significant potential contract value.