About this opportunity
AI summaryNew England Telehealth Consortium is soliciting proposals under RFP-3558 for internet, PRI, SIP, leased fiber, and WAN services for St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine. The requested scope includes offsite network solutions that provide any-to-any private network connectivity, dynamic traffic prioritization with at least three customer-accessible queues, IPv4 and IPv6 support, static IP addresses, and specified bandwidths. Only USA-based onshore organizations are eligible to submit proposals. Proposals must be signed, formatted using the RFP's numbering convention, submitted digitally via email or online, and include proof of required insurance policies. Applicants should submit questions and check the specified USAC portal for the exact RFP deadline. NETC will evaluate proposals to select the most cost-effective vendor based on price (20%), network capabilities (20%), SLA performance (20%), leverage of existing infrastructure (20%), and vendor experience (20%). All submitted proposals must remain valid for one year or until a contract is executed.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- New England Telehealth Consortium
- Solicitation No.
- RFP-3558
Scope of work
- Layer 2 multipoint-to-multipoint WAN service connecting specified healthcare locations
- Dedicated internet access at designated data center locations
- PRI and SIP services supporting concurrent calls and private circuit connections
- Dedicated Single Mode Leased Dark Fiber connecting specified sites
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Costs | 20% |
| Ease of Implementation | 20% |
| Experience with Vendor | 20% |
| Technical Merit of Proposal | 20% |
| Compliance with HCF Payment Process and Rules | 20% |
Minimum qualifications
- Current FCC Registration Number (FRN)
- Current USAC 498 ID (Service Provider Identification Number)
- Capable of performing requested work with trained and qualified personnel
Documents to include with your response
- Signed electronic proposal
- Proof of insurance policies
- Named project manager and description of qualifications
- Professional references from similar projects
- Fiber path routes, route length, and transmission path length
- Operational expectations for network metrics
- Description of experience with FCC Rural Healthcare USF program
Key dates
- Questions due
- on or before the 14th day following the posting of this RFP on the USAC website
- Answers posted
- on or before the 20th day following the posting of this RFP on the USAC website
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit electronic copy in Microsoft Word or PDF to [email protected] with subject line NETC RFP-3558 Proposal prior to Allowable Contract Selection Date.
Contract details
- Term
- up to a 120-month term, with interest in 36-month agreements
- Place of performance
- St. Joseph Healthcare locations in Bangor, Hampden, and Brunswick, Maine
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability Insurance, Worker's Compensation, and Employer's Liability Insurance
- Funding
- FCC Healthcare Connect Fund / Universal Service Fund