Palmerton Area School District is seeking competitive proposals for 10 Gbps dedicated Internet Access and Data Transmission Services and 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport services beginning July 1, 2027. **Internet Access and Transport** The District requests 10 Gbps dedicated Internet access, including the necessary transport to its central network location at Palmerton Junior High School, 3529 Fireline Road, Palmerton, PA 18071. **Point-to-Point Data Transport** The District requests three dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point Ethernet transport circuits connecting its central network location at Palmerton Junior High School to the following locations: 1. S.S. Palmer Elementary School 298 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071. 2. Parkside Education Center 4th and Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071. 3. Towamensing Elementary School 7920 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235. **Proposal Requirements** Proposals must include all monthly recurring charges, nonrecurring charges, installation and activation fees, Ethernet port charges, and any other costs necessary to provide the requested 10 Gbps services. Vendors must separately identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible charges. Proposals should include service-level agreements, implementation timelines, and available contract terms. The District anticipates service commencement on July 1, 2027. All proposals must be submitted electronically to erate@palmerton.org by the bid submission deadline specified in the Form 470 or accompanying procurement documents. The District will evaluate proposals in accordance with applicable E-Rate requirements and Pennsylvania public school procurement requirements. Price of E-Rate-eligible services will be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor.

Palmerton Area School District