26-013 RFP Primary and Secondary Egress for APSU Main Campus Network

Austin Peay State University is seeking a qualified vendor to design, construct, and manage two fully divergent primary and secondary network egress paths for its main campus, each delivering a minimum of 10 Gbps fiber‑optic connectivity to two campus buildings. The scope includes full construction (including use of existing conduit where permitted), BGP routing configuration, 24×7 support, SLA guarantees, accessibility compliance, and detailed diversity reporting. The contract is for a three‑year term with a possible two‑year extension, and the university expects the work to begin July 1 2026. • Provide two physically separate 10 Gbps fiber routes to Sundquist Science Complex and Browning Building. • Deliver BGP‑enabled routing, 99.9 % uptime SLA, 24‑hour technical support, and full Section 508/WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility compliance. • Include all construction costs, optional higher‑speed options, and quarterly diversity spend reporting.