ERATE Category 1 Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Services

The St. Mary Parish School District is seeking proposals for a leased lit‑fiber wide‑area network (WAN) and Internet service that will connect 27 eligible school sites. The contract will replace the existing point‑to‑point 10 Gbps fiber network and must support shared 10 Gbps Internet access for all locations. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by the deadline, and the winning vendor will be responsible for design, installation, and ongoing management of the WAN and Internet services. • Scope includes providing leased lit fiber connectivity and Internet bandwidth to 27 school sites, terminating at the district’s central office. • Current infrastructure is a 10 Gbps point‑to‑point fiber WAN; the new solution must match or exceed this capacity and ensure reliable, high‑speed Internet for all sites. • Proposals are sealed and may be delivered in person, via certified mail, UPS, or FedEx; electronic upload is also permitted through the Central Auction House platform.