OARnet_-_DEW_Networking_MoU__FY26-FY27__-_Executed68.pdf

This document is an Agreement for Services between the State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), The Ohio State University as the fiscal agent for Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARNet), and OARNet. The agreement involves networking services for the Ohio educational community, specifically connecting various Information Technology Centers (ITCs) and Local Units (LUs) across the state, including public school districts, educational consortiums, and regional educational service agencies.

The contract covers OARNet's provision of networking infrastructure and services for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with a total contract value of $2,291,747.00. The services include delivering redundant network services through the Neilston Point of Presence (POP), maintaining a 24/7 network operations center, providing Tributary connections, and supporting educational institutions' network connectivity. The budget is detailed in Appendix D, with annual allocations for maintenance, collocation fees, engineering, partner programs, support, and administration. The agreement includes provisions for service credits in case of network outages, with credits ranging from 0% for outages less than 10 minutes to 3.33% of the monthly bill for outages of 10 minutes or more. The contract is effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.