Satellite Backup Internet Services
- Client
- Everett, Washington
- RFP Number
- NET-17380
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Networking Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedSnohomish County needs a vendor to provide satellite backup internet services for eight initial Solid Waste locations in Everett, Washington. The requested scope includes providing satellite-based backup internet with minimum download speeds of 120 Mbps, minimum upload speeds of 15 Mbps, and a minimum included data allowance of 50 GB per site monthly. The vendor must supply all necessary equipment, adapters, and cabling to deliver an Ethernet handoff to County-managed network infrastructure. Only USA-based organizations legally authorized to provide the proposed satellite services within Snohomish County and possessing relevant prior experience are eligible to bid. Bidders must submit an original, signed bid submittal in a sealed envelope to the Snohomish County Purchasing Division by 1:00 p.m. Pacific Local Time on October 27, 2026. Electronic submittals are not acceptable, and all questions must be submitted no later than October 14, 2026. Award is contingent upon successful completion of County IT security and data privacy reviews, and the County may add, remove, or modify service locations during the contract term.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from ITB-26-0778RB Satellite Backup Internet Services for Snohomish Count Facilities.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Snohomish County is soliciting sealed bids for satellite backup internet services for eight initial Solid Waste Division facilities. The required service includes LEO satellite internet with minimum 120 Mbps download and 15 Mbps upload speeds, 50 GB/site/month data, and Ethernet handoff. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder legally authorized to provide the proposed services.
- Issued by
- Snohomish County Purchasing Division
- Bid advertised
- 10/7/2026
- Questions due
- 10/14/2026, no later than 11:00am, Pacific local time
- Bid due date
- 10/27/2026, no later than 1:00pm, Pacific local time
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy
- Submission details
- Submit original completed and signed bid in a sealed envelope to Snohomish County Purchasing Division, Robert J. Drewel Building, 6th Floor, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Electronic submittals are not acceptable.
- Contract term
- Initial term of three (3) years with option to extend up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms.
- Place of performance
- Eight Snohomish County facilities in Mountlake Terrace, Arlington, Everett, Snohomish, Sultan, and Granite Falls, WA.
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate; Auto Liability $2,000,000; Workers Compensation statutory; Employers Liability Stop Gap $1,000,000. Snohomish County named as additional insured.
How proposals are evaluated
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Scope of work
- LEO Satellite-based backup internet service for eight initial Solid Waste locations
- Minimum download speed of 120 Mbps and upload speed of 15 Mbps
- Minimum included data allowance of 50 GB per site per month
- Ethernet connectivity/handoff to County-managed network infrastructure
- All equipment, adapters, cabling and components necessary for Ethernet handoff
- 24/7 continuous service availability and technical support for reporting service-impacting incidents
- Equipment warranty and replacement support
- Ability to add locations, equipment, service plans, and data capacity during contract term
Minimum qualifications
- Legally authorized to provide proposed satellite internet services and associated equipment within Snohomish County
- Possess experience, personnel, resources, licenses, authorizations, equipment, and technical capability to fulfill requirements
- Authorized to sell, provision, administer, and support service if not underlying satellite network operator
- Prior experience providing satellite internet services or comparable backup connectivity services
- Maintain access to equipment, components, and resources necessary for support throughout contract term
- Average network latency of 45 milliseconds or less
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed and signed Bid Form
- Required Bidder Information responses (Items I through XII)
- Customer References (2 required)
- End User License Agreement (EULA), if required for proposed product or service
- Specifications response form indicating Meets, Exceeds, or Deviates
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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