Bid Requests
EUPConnect Collaborative School and Libraries Network: 470# 230018359
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EUPConnect Collaborative School and Libraries Network RFP Erate: 470# 230018359
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Eastern Upper Peninsula E-Rate Consortium (EUP) to
explore high speed broadband access service offerings between area schools and public and Tribal
libraries, and in the near future additional anchor institutions, including healthcare facilities, Township,
Tribal and County facilities. By releasing this RFP, EUP is looking for the overall most cost-effective
solution to create an E-rate eligible network that will fulfill the E-rate Modernization Orders’ goals and
help to close the digital divide for our students and library patrons. Collaborative responses are highly
encouraged.
This network will begin by accelerating learning in our schools and in our community libraries within our
vast, rural EUP by providing robust and resilient connectivity. It is the intent of the EUP to apply for Erate funding to align with newly emerging broadband infrastructure funding opportunities, which will support public-private partnerships to ensure equitable digital connectivity throughout Chippewa,
Mackinac and Luce Counties.These infrastructure partnership funding opportunities include but are not
limited to:
- Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN)
- Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program
- USDA ReConnect
- Tribal Broadband ProgramsThe image below is an overview of the conceived EUP Regional network to interconnect schools and
libraries throughout the region:
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Attachment A - Network Service Points
Attachment A - Network Service Points with LAT/LON - Format Excel
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Attachment C - Network Path Segment Bid Form
Attachment C - Network Path Segment Bid Form - Excel Format
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Attachment E - Attachment E – LLF/ SPOTPN 100% Managed Transport Service Site Pricing Form
Attachment E – LLF/ SPOTPN 100% Managed Transport Service Site Pricing Form - Excel Format
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230018359 Endpoints / Conceptual Routes (KMZ)
Education / library endpoints and conceptual routes in KMZ