Utah Education and Telehealth Network WAN and Internet Services

The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network consortium, is seeking proposals for leased lit-fiber WAN Ethernet, backbone connections, internet access, and related Category One network equipment across Utah.

University of Utah > Utah Education and Telehealth Network


General
Open
270001018
Oct 27, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 23, 2026 11:37 PM
5 years base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
jerome@uen.org
+18012437465
101 South Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit the proposal electronically through BidNet Direct., Upload all applicable cost documents separately from the technical proposal.
Description

The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network consortium, is soliciting proposals for wide-area-network leased lit-fiber Ethernet, shared backbone connections, standalone internet access, and related Category One network equipment. The procurement covers services and locations identified in Attachments A and B, with bandwidth requests ranging from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps and multiple awards possible by location. Wireless service is not accepted, and dark fiber is excluded unless specifically requested. Bidders must submit applicable WAN or internet-access cost proposals separately from the technical proposal, along with Attachment F, the Exception/Compliance Summary, acknowledged addenda, and all other applicable RFP responses. WAN pricing generally covers five years with one optional one-year extension; internet-access pricing covers three years with two sequential one-year extensions. Vendors providing E-Rate-supported services must have a USAC-issued SPIN and maintain a current FCC Form 473/SPAC. Proposals must be submitted through BidNet Direct by the stated deadline.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
fiber optic network servicesinternet access servicesnetwork equipment installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 21, 2026 11:00 PM-RFP Issued
Sep 24, 2026 07:00 PM-Optional Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
The conference is described as optional and informational; the meeting location or virtual access details are not provided.
Oct 6, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 08, 2026 11:00 PM-Answers Posted
Oct 21, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Oct 27, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 2, 2026-Oral Presentations, If Required
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Cache SD Caps Facility Map.pngSep 23, 2026 11:09 PM
FCC Form 470 #270001018 Application (PDF)Sep 23, 2026 11:37 PM
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