Wide-Area Network, Fiber Ethernet, and Internet Access Services

The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network consortium, is seeking proposals for leased lit-fiber Ethernet WAN, shared 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
BidNet Direct electronic submission
Submit the proposal electronically through BidNet Direct by the deadline., Upload at least one applicable Cost Proposal attachment: Attachment A for WAN services or Attachment B for Internet access services., Submit all applicable required attachments, including Attachment F and the Exception/Compliance Summary., Keep all cost documents separate from the technical proposal.
Description

The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network consortium, is soliciting proposals for leased lit-fiber Ethernet wide-area-network services, shared backbone connections, standalone Internet access, and related Category One network equipment. The procurement covers numerous education and library entities and locations, with requested capacities ranging from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps; wireless and dark fiber are generally not accepted unless specifically requested. Installation and initial configuration are required for the listed service requests. WAN and backbone pricing is requested for five years with one optional one-year extension, while Internet access pricing is requested for three years with two sequential one-year extensions. Vendors must submit applicable WAN or Internet cost proposals separately from the technical proposal, along with Attachment F and the Exception/Compliance Summary, and acknowledge addenda. E-Rate-supported vendors must have a USAC-issued SPIN and maintain a current FCC Form 473/SPAC; SAM.gov registration and documentation are required when federal funding is used. Multiple awards may be made by location, and all recurring and non-recurring costs must be firm and all-inclusive.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCDG11Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
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 only; no physical location or virtual meeting details were provided.
Oct 6, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 08, 2026 11:00 PM-Answers Posted
Oct 27, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposals Due
Nov 2, 2026-Oral Presentations, If Required
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FCC Form 470 #270001018 Application (PDF)Sep 23, 2026 11:37 PM
Custom Class Map.msgOct 09, 2026 11:10 AM
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