MOREnet Data Transport Services

The University of Missouri is requesting proposals for data transport services connecting Missouri Research and Education Network member sites to its backbone, including aggregation and tail circuits, installation, and bandwidth options from 20 Mbps to 100 Gbps.

University of Missouri > Missouri Research and Education Network


General
Open
270000818
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 01:41 PM
3 years base + 1 × 3 years option
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessVeteran-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
mzbbd@missouri.edu
+15738826907
2910 Lemone Industrial Boulevard, Columbia, MO, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit the proposal through the University of Missouri System's electronic bidding platform.
Description

The University of Missouri, through Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet), seeks suppliers to provide data transport services connecting member sites to the MOREnet backbone. The scope includes aggregation and tail circuits, Ethernet delivery, industry-standard termination equipment, installation and initial configuration, service-level commitments, bandwidth upgrades, quality-of-service support, and network monitoring compatibility. Pricing is requested for site-specific circuits and bandwidth options ranging from 20 Mbps through 100 Gbps. The contract will be awarded on a site-by-site basis and may involve multiple suppliers. Service must be operational within 120 calendar days of each order. The contract period is three years from award with one automatic three-year extension, and circuit orders may be placed or renewed during the contract term. Respondents must participate in applicable Federal Universal Service Fund programs and provide a Service Provider Identification Number, comply with specified performance standards, and submit the required pricing and response information through the University of Missouri System's electronic bidding platform.

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
internet access servicesdata transmission servicesethernet circuit installation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 28, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Response Deadline
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Bid Invitation.pdfSep 15, 2026 01:09 PM
FCC Form 470 #270000818 Application (PDF)Sep 15, 2026 01:41 PM
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