Question: Does the equipment need to be bid separately at a 1-time cost or can it be defined as service inclusive, if equipment is identified?

Answer: The RFP states that if the respondent responds as a segment-by-segment response, the equipment must be bid separately as an NRC with manufacturer maintenance as the only MRC (if any). If priced as a service, the equipment must be included in the service price.

Question: How is circuit bandwidth being defined? Port bandwidth capability or bandwidth of managed services?

Answer: The bandwidth for the for the segment-by-segment response if defined as port and circuit pricing.  The service response is defined as a 10-gig port interface for each end and 10-gig circuit capacity between each end of a circuit ( where the circuit is defined as the LSSU location and each other service point listed in Attachment A).

Question: Will there be a Virtual Option for the Bid Response opening on May 11th for us to view remotely?

Answer: Yes, we will provide an option for remote viewing of the bid opening.