Windstream Stacked Bid Docs.pdf

This is a bid documentation file for the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services State Purchasing Bureau's High Speed Transport Services procurement for Network Nebraska, a statewide telecommunications network serving 294 educational entities. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to design, develop, and implement leased lit fiber circuits with Ethernet-based, layer-2 high-speed data connectivity linking eligible entities to seven core aggregation points located in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, and other cities. Vendors must provide bandwidth options ranging from 100 Mbps to 100,000 Mbps, with circuit installation, maintenance, and service level guarantees including 99.99% uptime, maximum 15-millisecond latency, and 24-hour trouble response requirements. The electronic bid submission deadline is 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.

Vendors must possess a Service Provider Form 498 I.D. (SPIN) and comply with mandatory FCC E-Rate requirements, with the state reserving the right to impose liquidated damages for E-Rate eligibility failures. All costs, including equipment, hardware, installation, cross-connects, and maintenance, must be bundled into circuit costs without additional charges. The solicitation allows for awards to one or multiple vendors, with total 48-month costs calculated through a specific pricing methodology including monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, and applicable taxes. 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. Specific award values and set-aside designations are not explicitly disclosed in the procurement documents.