Utah Education And Telehealth Network — RFP #UU220560030 Request for Proposal (RFP) For Wide-Area-Network (WAN), Leased Lit Fiber Ethernet & Internet Access Services (270001018)

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The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), seeks proposals under RFP #UU220560030 for WAN leased lit fiber Ethernet, shared UETN backbone connections, and Internet access services at the locations identified in the RFP attachments. Bidders must read and comply with the complete RFP, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment F, the Exception/Compliance Summa

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Solicitation information

Solicitation number

270001018

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Work location

Salt Lake City, UT

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Bidders must read and comply with the complete RFP, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment F, the Exception/Compliance Summary, and all official addenda associated with this FCC Form 470.

Questions and proposals must be submitted through BidNet Direct in accordance with Section 2.

Proposals are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM current Mountain Time.

Vendors must bid only on locations and services where they have, can provide, or can obtain the necessary infrastructure.

Internet access pricing must reflect three years with two sequential one-year extension options.

Costs must be firm and all-inclusive.

All recurring and non-recurring costs must be included in the applicable Cost Proposal attachment and uploaded separately.

Vendors seeking to provide E-Rate-supported services must have a USAC-issued SPIN, maintain a current FCC Form 473/SPAC annually, and read and sign Attachment F.

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The University of Utah, on behalf of the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN), seeks proposals under RFP #UU220560030 for WAN leased lit fiber Ethernet, shared UETN backbone connections, and Internet access services at the locations identified in the RFP attachments. Bidders must read and comply with the complete RFP, Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment F, the Exception/Compliance Summary, and all official addenda associated with this FCC Form 470. These documents contain the controlling locations, bandwidths, pricing forms, technical specifications, E-Rate provisions, compliance requirements, proposal instructions, and evaluation criteria. Failure to comply may result in a proposal being deemed non-responsive as provided in the RFP. Questions and proposals must be submitted through BidNet Direct in accordance with Section 2. The RFP was issued September 21, 2026. Proposals are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM current Mountain Time. Vendors must bid only on locations and services where they have, can provide, or can obtain the necessary infrastructure. A blank Monthly Recurring Cost field will be considered a NO-BID. Scoring and awards will be evaluated per location, and multiple awards may result. Requested WAN and backbone capacities are identified by location or circuit in Attachment A. Internet access locations and pricing requirements are identified in Attachment B. Lit fiber is preferred except where another solution is specifically requested. Wireless will not be accepted. Dark fiber will not be accepted unless specifically requested. This RFP does include nodes and other services and locations that may be partially eligible or ineligible for E-Rate discounts. UETN will not seek E-Rate discounts for those type services or sites where applicable. WAN and backbone pricing is requested for five years with one optional one-year extension, except where Attachment A identifies another term. Internet access pricing must reflect three years with two sequential one-year extension options. The anticipated effective start date is July 1, 2027. Costs must be firm and all-inclusive. All recurring and non-recurring costs must be included in the applicable Cost Proposal attachment and uploaded separately. Vendors seeking to provide E-Rate-supported services must have a USAC-issued SPIN, maintain a current FCC Form 473/SPAC annually, and read and sign Attachment F. SAM.gov registration and documentation are required as stated in RFP Section 4.01.02 when federal funding sources are used for payment. Note Attachment B includes request for bandwidth that go as low as 40Gbps, EPC doesn't list 40Gbps in its services drop downs. This narrative is a summary only. The complete RFP, attachments, and official addenda contain the full requirements. State and Local Procurement Requirements: This procurement is conducted under the Utah Procurement Code, Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 6a, and the University of Utah requirements stated in RFP #UU220560030. Vendors must comply with all applicable state and local procurement requirements in the RFP, attachments, and official addenda. Official Information and Questions: The University of Utah Purchasing Department is the sole source of official RFP information. Questions must be submitted through the Question and Answer section for solicitation #UU220560030 in BidNet Direct by the deadline below. Information received from other sources must be confirmed with the assigned buyer before being used in a proposal. Significant RFP changes will be issued by written addendum. For reference BidNetDirect link may be at Pre-Proposal Conference: The optional conference is informational only. Information provided is not binding, and questions must be submitted through BidNet Direct. Submission Requirements: Proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct by the deadline below. Late proposals are ineligible for consideration. Hard copies are not required. Embedded, password-protected, and other prohibited file types identified in the RFP may cause a proposal to be deemed non-responsive. All cost documents must be separate from the technical proposal. Vendors must submit at least one applicable Cost Proposal attachment: Attachment A for WAN services or Attachment B for Internet access services. RFP Response Requirements: Vendors must respond to all applicable RFP sections and submit all required attachments, including Attachment A or B as applicable, Attachment F, and the Exception/Compliance Summary. Addenda must be acknowledged. Failure to provide required responses or documents, or significant deviations or exceptions, may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive or disqualified as provided in the RFP. Questions, Answers, and Addenda: Answers will be posted on BidNet Direct and to the established FCC Form 470 on the USAC website. Vendors are responsible for reviewing all answers, addenda, changes, updates, and uploaded documents associated with the solicitation. Anti-Collusion and Compliance: Submission of a proposal constitutes agreement that the vendor has not divulged its proposal to, or colluded with, another offeror or party to a proposal. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and regulations. The RFP's requirements concerning protected information, debarment, Utah tax liens, status verification, federal exclusion, and public contract restrictions also apply. Important Dates and Deadlines: RFP issued: September 21, 2026, 5:00 PM current Mountain Time Optional pre-proposal conference: September 24, 2026, 1:00 PM current Mountain Time RFP questions due: October 6, 2026, current Mountain Time Answers posted: October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM current Mountain Time Proposals due: October 27, 2026, 2:00 P FCC Form 470 270001018; funding year 2027. Earliest contract date reported by USAC: 2026-10-21. This is not a bid submission deadline. Check the official Form 470 and any RFP for the submission deadline, current availability, requirements and amendments.