Network Services

The buyer requires a vendor to provide offsite network services and equipment connecting district hubs and nodes for a government authority in Ulster, New York. Scope of work includes delivering a 24/7 Ethernet and IP wide area network, providing and maintaining equipment like network terminating gear and UPS devices, offering a real-time utilization web dashboard, and managing all provisioning, billing, and maintenance. Eligible vendors must be USA-based organizations that possess a valid E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number for WAN and Internet services and qualify as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier. Proposals must be delivered to the Purchasing Agent in New Paltz, NY, by November 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM, which is also the deadline for all questions. Submissions must include several signed certifications and riders, proof of statutory New York State workers' compensation, and required commercial liability, cyber, and umbrella insurance coverages. The contract term is five years, and the buyer is requesting budget proposals from bidders.