Managed High Speed Communications Services

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is seeking proposals to establish resilient, high-speed communication services across its extensive network infrastructure, which includes nearly 110 locations and over 100,000 connected devices. The current network setup involves a managed Wide Area Network (WAN) provided by Educational Networks of America, along with Internet and firewall services supplied by Spectrum, ENA, and OARnet. The district anticipates significant growth in network demand over the next five years, necessitating a scalable and reliable communication solution to support both instructional and administrative operations. The contract, titled Managed High Speed Communications Services, is part of a solicitation issued on January 17, 2025, with a response deadline of February 14, 2025. The project is managed by the Ohio Division of Information Technology, with a contract value estimated between 5 million and 15 million dollars. The initiative aims to enhance network resilience and capacity to accommodate future expansion, ensuring seamless connectivity across all district sites. Interested vendors can contact Seletha Thompson via email or phone for further details and are directed to the procurement portal for additional information.