Switched Ethernet Connectivity

This state and local contract opportunity posted by the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) for the Department of Information Systems (DIS) is for Switched Ethernet Connectivity services. The procurement seeks proposals for Ethernet transport services from school district hubs to district school buildings, forming a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), as well as transport from district hubs and agency sites to contractor aggregation locations. Prospective contractors must bid all required speeds for each location, and can choose between switched Ethernet, point-to-point Ethernet, or point-to-point dark fiber transport types. The bid also requires pricing for transport from contractor aggregation locations to state aggregation sites. The contract term is for four (4) years, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional one-year terms. The bid opening is scheduled for February 28, 2022.

The procurement documents do not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award values or budget ranges are not specified in the provided documentation.