Whitefish School District is requesting symmetrical, dedicated Internet access (all technologies will be considered) for the district. Service must be terminated at the demarcation point inside the MDF at Whitefish High School, 1143 E. 4th St, Whitefish, MT 59937. Solutions bringing service only to the property line and not to the internal demarcation point are unacceptable. Bandwidth & Contract Terms: We currently have a 2Gbps connection and are seeking pricing tiers for 2Gbps, 3Gbps, 4Gbps, 5Gbps, and 10Gbps (if available). We are requesting 3-year and 5-year contract options (including optional voluntary extensions). Contracts must allow for mid-contract bandwidth upgrades across the quoted tiers without resetting or extending the original contract term length. For example, if an upgrade occurs in month 20 of a 36-month contract, 16 months of service must remain on the contract at the new bandwidth before contract expiration. Technical & Support Requirements: All solutions must include installation, initial configuration (if needed), any necessary provider-owned termination/modulating electronics, and a block of at least five (5) usable static IP addresses (please specify quantity included). Proposals must include a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and a method to report service outages and receive 24/7 basic technical support without additional service fees. Failure to include any requested information is grounds for disqualification. Proposals must concisely address all requirements without excessive boilerplate corporate marketing material. Pricing & Special Construction: Prices must be all-inclusive, covering all special construction, one-time non-recurring costs (NRC), taxes/fees, and monthly recurring costs (MRC) including both transport and bandwidth charges. By submitting a bid, the respondent certifies that it has engineered a complete solution encompassing all costs to deliver service to the demarcation point. Any costs added after bid submission are solely the responsibility of the respondent. Any E-Rate ineligible services or fees must be clearly separated and cost-allocated. If special construction charges apply, the district prefers the option available under E-Rate rules to pay the non-discounted portion in installments over up to four (4) years from the start of the funding year (or the life of the contract, if shorter). Bidding & Evaluation Information: Bidders must have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and be in "Green Light" status with the FCC. The district prefers the Service Provider Invoicing (SPI) method for discounted billing. Bids will be evaluated primarily on the price of E-Rate eligible goods and services, alongside ineligible costs, SLA/technical capability, and prior experience with the district. Submission Deadline: All bids must be submitted by 4:00 PM MST on Friday, January 8, 2027, to Jacob Phillips at phillipsj@whitefishschools.org. Service implementation for all solutions is contingent upon the availability of local funds and E-Rate funding approval.

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