Wide Area Network Fiber and Equipment Services

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking proposals for leased lit and dark fiber, network equipment, and maintenance and operations to expand its consortium's wide area network.

IU 13 Consortia > Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270002490

Due Date:Dec 16, 2026 07:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 22, 2026 02:53 PM

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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IU 13 Consortia -- FCC Form 470 #270002490 (FY2027) -- RFP 267 007 Addendum 1.pdf

Contact

Name:Mike Williams

Email:mike_williams_consortia@iu13.org

Phone:+17176061297

Address:1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, USA

Submission Instructions

All of the following are required.

Step 1

Method:Email

Email:steven_frey@iu13.org

Cc:mike_williams@iu13.org

Step 2

Method:Mail

Mailing Address:Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, Attn: Steven Frey, RFP Response #267-007

Items via this method:Physically embossed notarized documents

Description

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 seeks proposals to expand its existing wide area network by adding buildings served by consortium members. The requested scope includes leased lit fiber (which may include optical wavelength services), leased dark fiber, supporting network equipment, and Category One maintenance and operations. The addendum clarifies that standalone data transmission service and alternate technologies are not being solicited. Vendors must register and attend a mandatory vendor meeting to participate. Proposals must address applicable taxes and fees, including their rates and calculation methods, and the price proposal must reflect the expected invoice amounts. The solicitation allows consideration of multi-year contracts and specified voluntary extensions, but not automatic or evergreen extensions.

Classification Codes

NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers

PSCDG01Support services for physical and wireless networks connecting equipment within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's broader networks, as well as Wide Area Network equipment, hardware and software directly connecting into data centers, offices and third parties. Support services which enable or distribute voice services through on-premise equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets. Also provides support for transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks and internet access. Support services for external (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points. Mobile infrastructure support such as cabled communication network, cellular towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication

Smart Codes

leased fiber network servicesnetwork equipmentnetwork maintenance and operations

Specifications

Procurement Type:Supply & Service

Timeline

Oct 28, 2026 04:00 PM-Vendor Registration Deadline

Oct 28, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Vendor Meeting (required)

Join Meeting

Microsoft Teams meeting; browser access is available, with Chrome or Firefox recommended.

Nov 04, 2026 10:00 PM-Site Survey Request Deadline

Nov 9, 2026-Site Surveys

Nov 13, 2026 07:00 PM-Deadline for RFP Questions

Dec 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline

Mar 10, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award

Jul 1, 2027-Start of Services

Location

Lancaster, PA, USA

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Documents

Title	Date Posted
FCC Form 470 #270002490 Application (PDF)	Oct 22, 2026 02:53 PM
RFP 267 007 Addendum 1.pdf	Oct 22, 2026 02:10 PM

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