WAN (Wide Area Network) Fiber Services – 10 Gbps Fiber Connection

This contract represents a procurement by the Columbia Public School District for a high‑capacity 10 Gbps WAN fiber service intended to support district‑wide network demands. After a competitive process that listed Brightspeed and Socket, the award was given to Socket based on a lower monthly price. The service is billed on a fixed monthly rate, but the contract’s term length, start and end dates, and renewal provisions are not disclosed in the excerpt. • Scope: Provide a 10 Gbps WAN fiber connection to the district’s network. • Awarded Vendor: Socket (monthly cost $1,495 vs. $2,783 for Brightspeed). • Procurement Type: Competitive bidding with at least two respondents; award made to the lowest‑priced bidder. • Financial Insight: Monthly fee suggests an annual spend near $18 k, though term length is unknown.