Data Transport Service - Erate YR 2027 (YR30)

The Robla School District is soliciting bids for the installation and ongoing service of point-to-point Lit fiber optic Ethernet Transport Services for the Erate Year 2027. The project involves providing connectivity from a host site at 5248 Rose Street in Sacramento, California, to various other sites within the Greater Sacramento Area. Bidders must provide pricing for either a five-year term or a three-year term with two optional annual extensions, with a target contract start date of July 1, 2027. Available bandwidth options for pricing include 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps, 500 Mbps, and 1 Gbps. The contract will be awarded based on best value, with evaluation weights assigned to cost (35%), district experience (20%), implementation timeline (20%), service level agreement (15%), and proposal thoroughness (10%). Selected providers must maintain a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and FCC Registration Number (FRN), and comply with the Secure Networks Act and California Teleconnect Program. Mandatory requirements include professional general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and strict adherence to California Education Code regarding employee fingerprinting and background checks. Payment will be processed through a combination of direct billing to USAC via Form 474 and the District's payment of non-discounted shares. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing one original, one copy, and one digital PDF copy to the District Office by 3:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026. Non-recurring construction costs will only be billed after the District verifies the completed installation.