Archimedean Academy Inc (the applicant) is seeking competitive bids for Category 1 Leased Lit Fiber Internet Access (and/or Leased Lit Fiber Transport) to support institutional operations. 1. SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS & BANDWIDTH RANGE: - Primary Service Required: Dedicated 10 Gbps (10,000 Mbps) symmetrical Leased Lit Fiber connection with Internet Access. - Scalability: Bidders must provide pricing for 5 Gbps, and 10 Gbps symmetrical bandwidth to allow for future growth or cost-evaluation across bandwidth tiers. - Hand-off Interface: Single-mode fiber Ethernet hand-off using a 10GBASE-LR optical interface with LC duplex connectors (or equivalent). - Any brand names or technical standard references mentioned are intended as functional specifications, and bids for "or equivalent" services/equipment will be fully evaluated. 2. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: - All bids must be submitted in writing to the contact listed on this Form 470. - Quotes must clearly itemize non-recurring installation costs (if any) and monthly recurring charges (MRC) strictly for E-Rate eligible transport and Internet services. - Ineligible Services: Any non-eligible services (e.g., voice/VoIP, equipment maintenance outside Category 1) must be priced completely separate from E-Rate eligible services and will not be factored into the E-Rate bid evaluation matrix. - Disqualified Bids: Proposals received after the 28-day waiting period, incomplete submissions lacking itemized pricing, or bids that do not meet the minimum technical requirements will be disqualified prior to evaluation. 3. CONTRACT TERMS & BID EVALUATION: - The Applicant seeks proposals for a multi-year agreement (e.g., 3-year term) with the option for voluntary annual extensions. - Per E-Rate program guidelines, Price of E-Rate Eligible Goods and Services will be the primary factor in the vendor selection process. - The Applicant reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technicalities, and award the contract in the best interest of the school, subject to E-Rate funding approval.

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