Fiber and Data Transmission Services

The Missouri Research and Education Network, through the University of Missouri, is seeking bids for dark fiber, lit fiber, fiber maintenance, and standalone data transmission services for participating Missouri schools and libraries.

University of Missouri > Missouri Research and Education Network


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270002547
Dec 11, 2026 12:00 AM
Oct 23, 2026 12:39 PM
Veteran-Owned BusinessVeteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
schneider@more.net
+15738828429
221 North Stadium Boulevard, Columbia, MO, USA
Description

The Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet), using the University of Missouri procurement process, is soliciting bids for data transport services and dark fiber. The requested services include leased dark fiber (10 strands), leased lit fiber, Category One maintenance and operations, and standalone data transmission. Pricing is requested for the sites and bandwidth tiers specified in the RFP spreadsheets, ranging from 20 Mbps through 100 Gbps. The solicitation package identifies a pricing page, an appendix, and a bid-questions extract in addition to the respondent instructions. Bidders must follow the official RFP instructions; noncompliant responses may be disqualified. The instructions state that responses are submitted through UM System Bids, while the posting says required bid forms and questions must be addressed in the Ion Wave portal or directed to the named buyer.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD304ADP Telecommunications and Transmission Services
Smart Codes
leased dark fiberleased lit fiberdata transmission services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 23, 2026-FCC Form 470 Certified
Dec 11, 2026-Earliest Allowable Contract Date
Requirements
Informational
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