Solicitation Waiver, Silvernet access for occupants at McCarran Campus

The State of Nevada's Department of Administration Purchasing Division, specifically the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), is seeking a Solicitation Waiver for dark fiber connectivity services at the McCarran Campus through Zayo Group Inc. The procurement involves leasing dark fiber connections to 19 buildings over a ten-year contract period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2035. The key objective is to establish a seamless, high-capacity network infrastructure solution that enhances campus network performance, security, and operational efficiency. The solicitation is being processed under a Professional Service Exemption (X-NAC 333.150 2.(b) (6)), with Zayo identified as the sole provider capable of delivering the required connectivity without additional infrastructure investments. The contract is structured at $100 per building per month, resulting in a $1,900 monthly fee for 19 buildings. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2025, with a response due date of June 2, 2025, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical capability and existing infrastructure compatibility.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents. Zayo Group Inc. is positioned as the incumbent and sole provider due to their existing fiber infrastructure already installed at the McCarran Campus. The total estimated contract value is $228,000, calculated as $1,900 monthly x 12 months x 10 years. The contract will be funded through an Internal Service Fund, and alternative vendors would face significant technical and financial challenges in replicating the proposed network solution. No explicit disadvantaged enterprise requirements were mentioned in the documentation. The unique nature of the procurement stems from Zayo's pre-existing infrastructure, which eliminates the need for extensive new deployment and reduces potential integration complexities. The contract aims to provide continuous, reliable dark fiber connectivity that supports the operational needs of the McCarran Campus government facilities.