Virtual Private Lan Service (VPLS) Circuit ITB# 2025-0700-0352

The State of Alaska's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) Circuit connecting Juneau, Alaska and Malabar, Florida through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2025-0700-0352. The procurement requires a telecommunications service featuring a base 10 mbps circuit with optional capacity levels of 15 mbps and 20 mbps, requiring specific technical specifications including 100 ms latency, 10 ms jitter, and RJ-45 Ethernet connection. The contract base term runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with four potential one-year renewal options extending through June 30, 2030, at the state's sole discretion. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time on May 29, 2025, and the state intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Bid Submission Cover Sheet, Bid Schedule, and various certifications, with complete compliance to all attachment requirements being mandatory for bid consideration.

The state offers multiple preference opportunities for bidders, including Alaska Bidder (5%), Alaska Veteran (5%), Military Skills Program (2%), Employment Program (15%), and Alaskans with Disabilities (10%) preferences, subject to specific qualification criteria. Vendors must hold a valid Alaska business license and comply with federal and state regulations including the Federal Civil Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. The estimated total budget for this contract, including all renewal options, is $180,000, with bids priced above this amount potentially considered non-responsive. Bidders are required to complete extensive compliance questionnaires covering business operations, financial strength, insurance capabilities, and potential conflicts of interest. Electronic payments are preferred, with single contract payments of $1 million or higher mandated to be accepted via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The contract allows for potential amendments if DOLWD determines increased capacity or an additional hub is required, but emphasizes that no charges for additional services will be permitted until a formal contract amendment is completed.