Point to Point 10 GBPS Network Circuit - Everett to Yakima

This contract awards Snohomish County the provision of a dedicated 10 Gbps point‑to‑point network circuit connecting the County’s data center in Everett to a site in Yakima. The awardee, CenturyLink Communications (Lumen Technologies), is responsible for one‑time installation, ongoing monthly transport services, and meeting stringent performance SLAs (99.9 % availability, ≤ 4 hour MTTR, ≤ 0.05 % packet loss, latency ≤ 8 ms local and ≤ 39 ms inter‑market, jitter ≤ 1 ms). The contract term is two years with the possibility of up to four one‑year renewals, and the County may use its VISA purchasing card for payment. The award value appears to be in the mid‑$40 k range for the lump‑sum award, with ongoing service fees implied by the solicitation. • Scope: Dedicated 10 Gbps fiber circuit, installation, and monthly transport. • Performance: High‑availability SLA, rapid restoration, low latency & jitter guarantees. • Term: 2‑year base with up to four 1‑year extensions; delivery within 120 days of order.