Wide Area Network Fiber and Equipment Services

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 is seeking leased lit and dark fiber, network equipment, and maintenance and operations to expand its consortium-wide WAN, with proposals due December 16, 2026.

Pennsylvania > Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13


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270002490
Dec 16, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 22, 2026 02:53 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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mike_williams_consortia@iu13.org
+17176061297
1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA, USA
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Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13, 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, Attn: Steven Frey, RFP Response #267-007
Physically embossed notarized documents
Description

Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 seeks proposals to expand its existing Wide Area Network by connecting additional member locations. The scope includes leased lit fiber (including optical wavelength services) or leased dark fiber, supporting network equipment, and ongoing maintenance and operations. Respondents may propose lit fiber, dark fiber, network equipment, or a combination. Proposals must address the specified site connections and technical requirements, including service levels, network diagrams, route information, implementation timelines, and pricing. The RFP requests pricing for multiple service terms; the initial term will be determined after pricing review, with up to five one-year extensions by mutual agreement. The proposal package includes a completed pricing workbook and specified response materials, including organizational qualifications, client information, references, tax and fee details, and required forms. A bid bond equal to 10% of the total base bid plus additive alternatives must accompany every proposal. Performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the contract sum, are required from the selected bidder after notice of intent to award. Proposals are due by email, with one hard copy of physically embossed notarized documents also due by the deadline.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD316Telecommunications Network Management Services
Smart Codes
leased fiber network servicesnetwork equipment installationfiber maintenance operations
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 28, 2026 04:00 PM-Vendor Registration Deadline
Oct 28, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Vendor Meeting (required)
Microsoft Teams meeting; browser access is available.
Nov 04, 2026 10:00 PM-Site Survey Request Deadline
Nov 9, 2026-Optional Site Surveys
Nov 13, 2026 07:00 PM-Deadline for RFP Questions
Dec 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Mar 10, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award
Jul 1, 2027-Start of Services
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Disability Benefit and Other Social Insurance
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automotive Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FCC Form 470 #270002490 Application (PDF)Oct 22, 2026 02:53 PM
267 007 RFP IU13 WAN Consortium.pdfOct 22, 2026 02:10 PM
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