WAN, Lit-Fiber Ethernet, 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, backbone connectivity, internet access, and related Category One network equipment across Utah educational and library entities.

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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Contacts
jerome@uen.org
+18012437465
101 South Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

jon.pezely@purchasing.utah.edu
+18015814022
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 all other applicable required attachments., Acknowledge all addenda.
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 procurement covers numerous educational, library, and related eligible entities, with requested capacities ranging from 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps and installation and initial configuration included where applicable. Wireless service is not accepted, and dark fiber is excluded unless specifically requested. Vendors must submit applicable WAN or internet-access cost proposals separately from the technical proposal, along with Attachment F, the Exception/Compliance Summary, acknowledged addenda, and all other required RFP responses. E-Rate-supported vendors must provide a valid USAC-issued SPIN, maintain current FCC Form 473/SPAC certification, demonstrate FCC good standing, and comply with E-Rate requirements. WAN pricing is requested for five years with one optional one-year extension, while internet-access pricing is requested for three years with two sequential one-year extensions; the anticipated effective start date is July 1, 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
fiber optic network servicesinternet access servicesnetwork equipment installation
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; the meeting location or virtual access details are not provided.
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 Submission Deadline
Nov 2, 2026-Oral Presentations, If Required
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