Leased Fiber WAN, Internet Access, and Network Equipment

The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network consortium, is seeking proposals for leased lit-fiber WAN, shared backbone, high-capacity Internet access, and related Category One network equipment across participating Utah education and library entities.

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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 at least one applicable Cost Proposal attachment: Attachment A for WAN services or Attachment B for Internet access services., Upload all cost documents separately from the technical proposal., Submit Attachment F, the Exception/Compliance Summary, and acknowledge applicable addenda.
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 UETN backbone connections, standalone Internet access, and associated Category One network equipment. Requested services include circuits ranging from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps, including Internet access from 50 Gbps to 100 Gbps, with installation and initial configuration. Wireless service is not accepted, and dark fiber is excluded unless specifically requested. WAN and backbone pricing is requested for five years with one optional one-year extension, while Internet access pricing must reflect three years with two sequential one-year extensions, except where the attachments specify otherwise. Vendors must submit applicable cost proposals separately from the technical proposal, along with Attachment F and the Exception/Compliance Summary, acknowledge addenda, and comply with E-Rate, Utah procurement, and other stated requirements. Proposals are evaluated by location and multiple awards may be made; all recurring and non-recurring costs must be firm and all-inclusive.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
fiber optic network servicesinternet access servicesnetwork equipment installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 23, 2026-Form 470 Certified Date
Sep 24, 2026 07:00 PM-Optional Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
The conference is optional and informational only; the provided materials do not state a physical location or virtual meeting details.
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
Nov 2, 2026-Oral Presentations, If Required
Nov 13, 2026-Oral Presentations Period Ends
Documents
TitleDate Posted
OWTECH main campus.docxSep 23, 2026 11:09 PM
FCC Form 470 #270001018 Application (PDF)Sep 23, 2026 11:37 PM
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