Dark Fiber Service

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, operating the state research and education network, requires a vendor to furnish and deliver dark fiber service. The agency is seeking data transport services to support its network infrastructure in Columbia, Missouri. This project aims to solve the network's data transport capacity needs through dedicated dark fiber connectivity. The scope of work covers the provision and delivery of dark fiber data transport services. The agency requires all performance of the work to occur offsite. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is looking for budget proposals from bidders to determine the cost of the service. Evaluation criteria and specific budget limits are not detailed in the request. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 9, 2026.