MOREnet Data Transport Services

The University of Missouri is seeking proposals for site-by-site Ethernet data transport services, including tail and aggregation circuits, installation, termination equipment, and ongoing network service for MOREnet member sites.

University of Missouri System > MOREnet


General
Open (issued)
27-0037
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 04:30 PM
3 years base + 1 × 3 years option
Veteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
mzbbd@umsystem.edu
+15738826907
2910 Lemone Industrial Boulevard, Columbia, MO, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Appendix C (Attachment required) Aggregation Circuit Pricing, Pricing Pages (Attachment required)
Description

The University of Missouri is seeking one or more suppliers to provide data transport services connecting Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet) member sites to the MOREnet backbone. The scope includes Ethernet tail circuits from member premises through the supplier network, aggregation circuits delivered to MOREnet points of presence, virtual circuits, circuit activation and installation, industry-standard termination equipment, and ongoing service-level support. Proposals will be evaluated and awarded on a site-by-site basis, with firm pricing for requested and future circuit orders during the contract term. Services must be operational within 120 calendar days of each order and must meet specified performance requirements, including latency, packet loss, network availability, jitter, bandwidth delivery, quality-of-service handling, monitoring compatibility, maintenance notification, and Ethernet delivery standards. Respondents must participate in applicable Federal Universal Service Fund programs and provide a Service Provider Identification Number. Pricing must be submitted using the required spreadsheet with embedded formulas removed before submission.

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
data transport servicesethernet circuit servicestelecommunications network installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026 04:30 PM-Issue Date
Sep 28, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Informational
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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