- Seeking bids at multiple levels. The district currently has a single direct connection to the hub site located in Dillingham, Alaska. The district has two buildings. Each building would have their own connection at the requested speeds. *Building Number 1: Requesting download/upload bids of 1Gbs and up (in 500Mb increments) for bundled transport and Internet Access. *Building Number 2: Requesting download/upload bids of 500Mb and up (in 500Mb increments) for bundled transport and Internet Access. - Successful bidders will provide bids at each of the specified levels, except where not available. Will accept bids for both fiber and non-fiber options. Bidder must specify the type of connection/circuit being bid. - If the circuit is dedicated, the bid must state that. If the circuit is shared, the contention ratio (potential number of potential users on the circuit simultaneously) of service must be specified in the bid. If data limits are a part of the service then the data cap as well as overage charges must be included in the bid. - All bids are due on or before January 1st, 2027. The applicant reserves the right to reject bids after that date. Any questions regarding this procurement can be made in writing to jbullock@dlgsd.org prior to December 10th. Any questions received up to December 10th will be answered in writing on the School district website (https://www.dlgsd.org/page/bidding) - This is a single site school district with 2 school buildings located in Dillingham, Alaska. The district office is housed in the same location as the middle/high school. -Any necessary one time non-recurring costs must be specified separately in the bid. - Any leased equipment necessary for the functioning of Internet Access that is billed monthly must be included in the bid. - One year pricing sought or up to 5 year multi-pricing will be considered, as long as a single year pricing is an option. Any contracts should contain the language that the agreement is contingent upon state and/or federal funding, which effects the applicant's ability to pay. - The method of transport delivery (fiber, copper, satellite, microwave, etc.) should be specified in the bid. If last mile and middle mile transport differ, both methods of delivery should be specified in the bid. - Disqualifying factors: Successful bidders should be willing to provide discounted billing and invoice USAC via a Service Provider Invoice (SPI). Cost of eligible services must be separated from cost of ineligible services. -The district would appreciate bids also being provided in PDF format via email (jbullock@dlgsd.org) to allow for easy digital transmission when answering requests for information from USAC. If your organization lacks the capacity to provide bids in this manner, the district will still consider the bid on equal terms with other bidders. Bids must include a written statement that The bid is firm and will not be withdrawn before July 1st, 2027.

Dillingham City School Dist