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Notice of Intent to Award Internet Bandwidth RFP
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The City of Ashland intends to award its 2026 Internet Bandwidth Contract to LS Networks and Link Oregon, following a competitive solicitation process. The contract, with a value estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, aims to secure reliable internet bandwidth services for the city, with the primary point of contact being Contracting Officer Kristina L. Peart. The solicitation was posted on September 17, 2025, and vendors were given until September 24, 2025, to submit their responses. The process includes a formal evaluation of proposals from multiple vendors, including Cogent, Hunter, Link Oregon, LS Networks, and Lumen, with scoring based on criteria such as experience, technical capabilities, outage protocols, innovative technologies, references, contract terms, and cost. The evaluation matrix highlights each vendor's strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing the importance of both technical merit and cost-effectiveness in the final decision. Protests against the award can be filed in writing within a seven-day window, ending at 2:30 PM on September 24, 2025, and must be directed to the City of Ashland's Purchasing Specialist. The contract decision aligns with Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS 279B.410), ensuring transparency and adherence to procurement regulations. The award signifies the city's commitment to securing high-quality internet services to support its operations, with the selected vendors demonstrating competitive proposals that meet the city's technical and financial requirements. The process underscores a structured approach to procurement, emphasizing fairness, compliance, and the pursuit of optimal service delivery for the community.
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ORS 279B.410 A bidder or proposer may protest the award of a public contract or a notice of intent to award a public contract.
A written protest shall be delivered to the following address: City of Ashland, Keanna Khlafallah, Purchasing Specialist, 20 East Main St. Ashland, OR 97520. The seven (7) day protest period will expire at 02:30 PM September 24, 2025.
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