Broadband ISP Services

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services across multiple Washington state jurisdictions, with a primary focus on Department of Corrections facilities. The procurement seeks individual site circuit pricing for broadband services, targeting specific facilities including Stafford Creek, Coyote Ridge, and Airway Heights Corrections Centers. Vendors must possess a signed Network Services Agreement (NSA) and Broadband ISP Technical Addendum to participate, with mandatory requirements that could result in disqualification if not met. The evaluation will be based on a comprehensive scoring system involving a Cost Score and Timeline Score, with the highest-scoring vendor per site designated as the Apparently Successful Vendor (ASV). Key procurement dates include a pre-proposal conference on May 30, 2025, proposal submissions due on June 4, 2025, and an anticipated Statement of Work issuance on June 18, 2025. Contractors are required to provide detailed pricing information, including non-recurring costs (NRC) and 36 months of monthly recurring costs (MRC), along with proposed installation intervals and comprehensive site-specific circuit details.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must undergo background checks and provide redundant/diverse broadband circuits with bandwidth requirements ranging from 50Mb to 100Mb, with guaranteed 90-day installation intervals. The procurement mandates that proposed solutions cannot utilize existing primary circuit providers for each location, ensuring true network diversity. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the cost model suggests a competitive bidding process with detailed pricing structures for each correctional facility. The solicitation covers an extensive list of Washington state jurisdictions, including counties such as Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, indicating a broad geographical scope for potential service delivery. WaTech reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, reject any responses, or award contracts to multiple contractors, providing flexibility in the procurement process. Background checks and strict security procedures will be required for vendor personnel accessing correctional facility sites.