Internet Ports and Services

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a qualified telecommunications provider to deliver high‑capacity Internet Ports and Services (IPS) to two of its data‑center locations. The vendor must supply dual‑homed 10 Gbps Ethernet ports (scalable to 40 Gbps), provide BGP routing, fully lit fiber, and integrate the service with the District’s existing Cisco and Aruba LAN infrastructure. All costs—including installation, integration, and ongoing support—must be presented as recurring monthly charges, with the service becoming operational by July 1 2026 and remaining in effect for a three‑year term (with two optional one‑year renewals). The solicitation is E‑Rate eligible and requires extensive certifications and compliance documentation. • Deliver two native 10 Gbps Ethernet ports (one per data‑center) with BGP dual‑homing, scalable to 40 Gbps in 1 Gbps increments. • Provide full‑service integration: fiber termination, LAN‑integration, network diagrams, DDoS protection, monitoring tools, and on‑net I2 access for the Digital Learning Community. • Meet strict timelines: site survey, design, and installation must be completed before July 1 2026; failure triggers reimbursement obligations. • Submit a single signed PDF proposal by February 4 2026 via the NPSSourcing portal, with all mandatory certifications (SPIN, FCCRN, Form 473, political‑contribution disclosure, etc.).