RFP INTERNET ACCESS and WIDE AREA NETWORK DIGITAL TRANSMISSION with a MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT

Liberty County School System is seeking competitive proposals for Internet Access and Wide Area Network (WAN) Digital Transmission services through a multi-year contract. The procurement requires dedicated, symmetrical Internet Access with a minimum of 9Gbps bandwidth and WAN connectivity at 10Gbps connecting 18 district facilities. Vendors must provide leased lit fiber service with Layer 2 ELAN connectivity, scalable solutions, and comprehensive Service Level Agreement guarantees. The evaluation criteria prioritize pricing, which accounts for 30 out of 100 points, with a heavy emphasis on E-Rate eligible recurring and one-time circuit costs. Vendors must submit both hard and digital copies of their proposals by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with pre-submission questions due by February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The proposed contract term spans from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, with potential for two additional 12-month voluntary extensions.

Respondents must meet specific qualifications, including possessing an E-Rate SPIN number, being authorized to do business in Georgia, and demonstrating at least five years of relevant experience. The procurement includes E-Rate funding requirements, with vendors required to provide detailed pricing in a specific spreadsheet format and break out special construction costs separately. The district offers an option for vendors to allow payment of the non-discount share of special construction costs in equal annual installments over three years from Funding Year 2025 to 2027. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must adhere to Lowest Corresponding Price rules and provide comprehensive documentation for Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) review. The solicitation covers both one-time and recurring costs for Internet Access and WAN services, with potential installation methods including aerial, direct buried, and buried with conduit configurations. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the request suggests a significant technology infrastructure investment for the school system.