FY2027 Leased lit/ Dark fiber Request

Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School is seeking proposals for leased lit and dark fiber services to connect its designated buildings as outlined in Appendix A, with the goal of enhancing data transmission and internet access across its network infrastructure. The solicitation, identified by number 270000219 and titled FY2027 Leased lit/Dark Fiber Request, was posted on July 31, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 28, 2026, with any late submissions automatically rejected. Vendors must address both Category 1 line items—leased lit fiber and leased dark fiber—and ensure their proposals comply fully with the E-Rate program rules governing the submission timeline and format, including providing one complete copy electronically to both the Issuing Officer and the E-Rate Consultant. All communication regarding this procurement must be directed exclusively via email to the designated Primary Contact, Mark Mazza, and the Technical Contact, Dennis Nolen, to maintain a formal record and avoid disqualification. Any communication outside these channels may result in proposal rejection. The procurement is governed by Pennsylvania state and local requirements and is tied to the E-Rate program’s compliance standards, with detailed specifications contained in the attached RFP and supporting documents including the Form 470 application and the WAN plan for FY2027. The services will be deployed within Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where the school is located, and vendors are expected to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure fiber connectivity solutions that meet the technical and operational needs of the institution.