ITT72 - TOWS Internet Service

The Town of West Springfield, Massachusetts has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Internet Service. The RFQ seeks bids for two internet circuits: an 8 Gbps minimum circuit to support the West Springfield Public Schools, which is E-rate eligible, and a 2 Gbps minimum circuit to support the Town of West Springfield, which is not E-rate eligible. The services must begin on July 1, 2024, with installation to be completed by June 1, 2024. The RFQ requires DDoS protection, 72 static IP addresses, and the possibility of bandwidth increases. The contract term is 36 months. Eligible bidders must have a valid E-rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and be on the ITT72-Category 2-9: Network Services, Communications & Related Equipment statewide contract. The selected vendor will be required to sign a goods/services contract with the Town of West Springfield, and pricing will be subject to appropriation and must comply with the requirements of the RFQ and the attached contract terms and conditions.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a budget range or award value.