Fiber Gigabit Network Services

Fayette County Public Schools is soliciting proposals under RFP 40-25 for Fiber Gigabit Network Services to upgrade its district-wide WAN infrastructure. The project involves the design, supply, installation, and configuration of a fiber optic cabling network to interconnect various district facilities, including schools such as Tates Creek Campus, Frederick Douglass High School, and Dunbar High School. The selected vendor must ensure 99.5 percent monthly network availability and provide a dedicated project manager to coordinate implementation. The contract is structured with an implementation period ending June 30, 2026, followed by a primary service term from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with optional annual renewals for up to a total of five years. Proposals are due by June 2, 2025, and will be evaluated based on a best-value trade-off approach, with cost weighted at 40 points, and references, experience, and service each weighted at 20 points. Vendors must comply with strict safety and legal standards, including National Electrical Code, EIA/TIA standards, and FERPA. Because the work occurs on school grounds, all personnel must pass state and federal criminal background checks and child abuse clearances. Required submissions must be made via the Vendor Registry portal or in hard copy with a digital backup, utilizing official district forms. Awardees are subject to local procurement terms regarding indemnification, liability insurance, and a strict substance-free site policy.