Dark Fiber Leasing and Lit Fiber Services

La Crescent-Hokah School District is seeking dark fiber leasing and lit fiber transport and internet access services connecting district buildings, with 3- and 5-year pricing and renewal options.

La Crescent-Hokah School District


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270003931
Dec 08, 2026 12:00 PM
Nov 10, 2026 09:18 AM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
julie.schreiber@isd300.k12.mn.us
+14028411342
703 South 11th Street, La Crescent, MN, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

La Crescent-Hokah School District seeks dark fiber leasing and lit fiber services to connect its district hub, district office, and elementary school. The scope includes two circuits, dark fiber strands, lit fiber transport at 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps, and internet access options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. Vendors must terminate the fibers at both ends, provide fiber-terminating devices for lit service, maintain 99.8% service availability, and provide 24/7 maintenance coverage. For outages, repair crews and equipment must be on site within four hours of the outage call. Responses should include fixed monthly costs for 3- and 5-year terms, with two additional one-year renewal options. Vendors must participate in the E-Rate program or be willing to obtain a Service Provider Identification Number, be authorized to do business in Minnesota and in good standing with the Secretary of State, and have at least three years of dark fiber facilities experience. The district plans to begin service on July 1, 2027. The solicitation also specifies commercial general liability, auto liability, property, and workers’ compensation insurance requirements; the certificate of insurance is due before contract commencement.

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
dark fiber leasinglit fiber servicesinternet access
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 10, 2026-FCC Form 470 Certified
Dec 8, 2026-Earliest Allowable Contract Date
Dec 8, 2026-RFP Response Due
Jul 1, 2027-Planned Service Start
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business and Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Insurance
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Employer’s Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FCC Form 470 #270003931 Application (PDF)Nov 10, 2026 09:18 AM
LACH_DarkFiber_LitFiberService_RFQ_Y30.docxNov 10, 2026 09:11 AM
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