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 connections, Internet access, and Category One network equipment across locations in Utah.

University of Utah > Utah Education and Telehealth Network


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
BidNet Direct electronic submission
Submit the proposal electronically through BidNet Direct., Submit at least one applicable Cost Proposal attachment: Attachment A for WAN services or Attachment B for Internet access services., Submit all applicable required attachments, including Attachment F and the Exception/Compliance Summary., Keep all cost documents separate from the technical proposal.
Description

The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network consortium, is soliciting proposals under RFP #UU220560030 for leased lit-fiber Ethernet WAN services, shared UETN backbone connections, standalone Internet access, and Category One network equipment. The requested services include multiple bandwidth tiers, including WAN circuits from 1 Gbps through 100 Gbps and Internet access from 50 Gbps through 100 Gbps, at locations identified in the RFP attachments. Vendors must comply with the complete RFP, Attachments A, B, and F, the Exception/Compliance Summary, and all official addenda. WAN and backbone pricing generally covers five years with one optional one-year extension; Internet access pricing covers three years with two sequential one-year extensions, except where the attachments specify otherwise. Wireless and dark fiber are not accepted unless specifically requested. Recurring and non-recurring costs must be submitted in the applicable cost proposal attachment separately from the technical proposal, and vendors must submit through BidNet Direct. E-Rate-supported vendors must have a USAC-issued SPIN and maintain a current FCC Form 473/SPAC.

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
wan fiber servicesinternet access servicesnetwork equipment
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 21, 2026 11:00 PM-RFP Issued
Sep 24, 2026 07:00 PM-Optional Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
The conference is described as optional and informational; no physical or virtual location was provided.
Oct 6, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 08, 2026 11:00 PM-Answers Posted
Oct 27, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposals Due
Nov 2, 2026-Oral Presentations, If Required
Documents
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