10MB Circuit

The West Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) issued an Aggregate Request for Quotation (ARFQ) numbered DRS1700000010 for the procurement and installation of a 10MB dedicated internet circuit and related telecommunications services for the WVDRS Pt. Pleasant Branch Office located at 2807 Jackson Avenue, Suite 200, Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550. The solicitation, released on November 17, 2016, with an addendum issued on December 1, 2016, requires vendors to provide a one-time installation of a 10MB circuit (Line Item 1) and 24 months of ongoing monthly service and maintenance (Line Item 2) beginning after installation. The procurement specifications emphasize service reliability with defined uptime guarantees, 24/7 network operations center support, detailed service level agreements outlining performance metrics and response times for service issues, redundancy options, monitoring capabilities, and comprehensive customer support services. Prospective vendors must demonstrate the capability to meet technical requirements for circuit installation, testing procedures, and ongoing network management. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2016 at 1:30 PM at the Pt. Pleasant Branch Office, with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification. The solicitation deadline is December 7, 2016 at 1:30 PM, with submissions directed to the Division of Rehabilitation Services procurement office at 107 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301, and inquiries directed to Charlyn Miller at (304) 356-2103 or charlyn.a.miller@wv.gov.

The procurement documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specifically noted in the available documents. Award values and budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation materials provided. All offers are subject to the terms and conditions contained in the complete solicitation document, with invoicing and shipping instructions directed to the IT Unit at the Division of Rehabilitation Services Charleston office. Vendors should structure pricing to reflect the 10MB circuit capacity with associated managed services, support, and maintenance costs on a monthly basis for the 24-month service period as specified in the procurement terms.