Wide Area Network Phase 3 Fiber Connectivity

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking proposals for leased lit or dark fiber Wide Area Network connectivity, including design, installation, maintenance, and scalable service for approximately 169 district locations.

Jefferson County Public Schools


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Oct 12, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 18, 2026 09:43 PM
5 years 6 months base + 10 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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justin.davidson@jefferson.kyschools.us
+15028615855
3001 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, KY, USA
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Description

Jefferson County Public Schools is soliciting proposals for E-rate Category 1 Wide Area Network services under RFP #3193. Vendors may propose leased lit fiber connectivity, leased dark fiber, or both. The initial phase targets 12 locations at 2.5 Gbps symmetrical service, with district-wide applicability to approximately 169 eligible schools, administrative buildings, and non-instructional facilities. Required bandwidth pricing ranges from 10 Mbps through 400 Gbps, with options for future site additions, relocations, and bandwidth changes. The selected provider will be responsible for network design, scalable and resilient architecture, project management, site surveys, permitting, physical installation, testing and commissioning, routine and non-routine maintenance, service-level commitments, as-built documentation, and staff training. Proposals must include technical and project-management information, references, active E-rate SPIN confirmation, compliance information, and separate pricing for monthly recurring costs, standard installation costs, and special construction. The contract period is January 1, 2027, or the date of Board approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2032, with ten optional annual renewals.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.
Smart Codes
leased fiber connectivitydark fiber networknetwork installation
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 18, 2026-Certified Date
Sep 3, 2026-Written Questions Due
Sep 11, 2026-Q&A Responses Posted
Sep 15, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Oct 12, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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