Fiber-Based Wide-Area-Network (WAN) Ethernet Services for Rural Health Care

The University of Utah is seeking proposals for fiber-based WAN Ethernet services to support rural healthcare. The contract will be for a duration of 2 years. The successful vendor will be expected to provide WAN Ethernet services to various locations, including public and higher education, healthcare, and state government constituents. The University is examining several alternatives for providing these services and may decide not to enter into any agreement after reviewing proposals. Key considerations for this opportunity include the ability to provide reliable and high-speed connectivity to rural areas, as well as compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Some of the key locations that will be served by this contract include the Eccles Broadcast Center, the Tonaquint Data Center, and the Southwest Utah Public Health center. • The contract will be for a duration of 2 years • The successful vendor will be expected to provide WAN Ethernet services to various locations • The University is examining several alternatives for providing these services • Compliance with relevant regulations and standards is required • The ability to provide reliable and high-speed connectivity to rural areas is a key consideration