Data Transmission and Internet Access Services

The Missouri Research and Education Network, a University of Missouri consortium, is seeking bids for data transmission and Internet access services, including installation and initial configuration, for 70 service connections with bandwidths from 20 Mbps through 100 Gbps.

University of Missouri System > Missouri Research and Education Network


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270000818
Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM
Sep 15, 2026 01:41 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
mzbbd@missouri.edu
+15738826907
2910 Lemone Industrial Boulevard, Columbia, MO, USA
Description

The Missouri Research and Education Network is soliciting competitive bids for Category 1 standalone data transmission and Internet access services. The requirement covers 70 service connections, with requested pricing for bandwidths including 20 Mbps, 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 100 Gbps. Installation and initial configuration are required. Responses must follow the official RFP instructions and pricing spreadsheets; failure to comply may result in disqualification. The resulting agreement is intended for use by the University of Missouri and its faculty, staff, students, departments, locations, affiliates, and MU Health Care, with possible discretionary extension to other higher-education institutions and public entities.

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 servicesnetwork installation services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026-Form 470 Certified
Oct 13, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Solicitation Terms and Conditions 01.26.26.pdfSep 15, 2026 01:09 PM
FCC Form 470 #270000818 Application (PDF)Sep 15, 2026 01:41 PM
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