Wide Area Network Services

This agreement provides the Leon County School Board with Metro Ethernet connectivity to more than 30 school sites across Tallahassee. CenturyLink (Lumen) will deliver managed Ethernet circuits ranging from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, with optional Class‑of‑Service upgrades, 24/7 network monitoring, and a 99.9 % availability SLA that includes service‑credit penalties for outages. All hardware (Ethernet‑NID) is owned by the vendor, while the school district supplies conduit, rack space, power, and grounding. Monthly recurring charges are fixed per‑site and tier, with no installation fees listed; taxes and surcharges are billed separately. The contract runs for 24 months, may be extended up to three additional years, and includes provisions for E‑Rate funding support, termination for convenience, and compliance with public‑records requirements. • Metro Ethernet service (100 Mbps‑10 Gbps) to >30 school sites • Fixed monthly rates per tier (e.g., $565/mo for 500 Mbps) with 99.9 % SLA and service‑credit formula • 24‑month term, renewable up to 3 years; termination for convenience with notice • Vendor‑owned equipment, district‑provided installation infrastructure • Supports federal E‑Rate/RHC discount programs