Network Transport Services

Solicitation SRC0000023535 is an Invitation to Bid issued by the State of Alabama Office of Information Technology to establish a statewide contract for Network Transport Services. The procurement seeks to replace expiring contracts and covers a broad range of technology groups, including Ethernet, MPLS, SIP, Enterprise Internet, Managed Integrated Service, Business Internet, and Satellite. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis of award, with the award granted to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. The initial term is 12 months, with the possibility of four optional one-year extensions for a total potential duration of 60 months. Suppliers are required to provide comprehensive pricing via a specific Network Transport Services Workbook, covering Monthly Recurring Costs over five years for various routes and bandwidth options. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to Service Level Agreements, the designation of a dedicated account team consisting of contract, service, and billing managers, and compliance with rigorous security standards. These include AES-256 encryption, multi-factor authentication, and the requirement that all state data remain within the contiguous United States. Additionally, awarded suppliers must pay a 2 percent administrative fee to the State of Alabama and comply with various state laws, including the Beason-Hammon Act and E-Verify enrollment.