Berks County Intermediate Unit is seeking Ethernet Dedicated Internet (EDI) service at BCIU Transportation Center, 61 Berkley Rd, Reading, PA 19605. Bandwidth: Provide 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps options. Contract Term: Provide 36-month and 60-month options, including (2) optional 12-month extensions. Start of Contract Term: July 1st, 2027. Timeline: 470 posted date: 11/9/2026. Deadline for vendor questions: Monday, 11/30/2026 at 2:00 PM. Replies to vendor questions will be posted by Friday, 12/4/2026 at 2:00 PM. Vendor proposals are due by Tuesday, 1/5/2027 at 2:00 PM. Proposal Requirements: Vendors must have a valid E-Rate SPIN (FCC Form 498 ID) and be in good standing with USAC (not in FCC red-light status). Vendors must confirm that neither the vendor nor the equipment manufacturers (if applicable) appear on the federal SAM.gov exclusions and the Pennsylvania DGS and L&I debarment lists. Vendors must note any equipment or services that are not E-Rate-eligible. Vendors must provide evidence of liability or other insurance. Generic or spam proposals will not be considered. Vendor questions and proposals must be emailed to erate@berksiu.org only. Proposals submitted after the submission deadline will not be considered. Proposals must include all applicable taxes and fees. If the taxes and/or fees are subject to change over time, an estimate of those amounts must be provided. Proposals must include construction costs to build out the circuit, if applicable. Questions and Proposal Submission: Vendor proposals must be emailed to erate@berksiu.org only. Please include BCIU Transportation Center in the subject. See RFP document for more information.

Berks County Intermediate Unit #14