Dark Fiber Network
| Location: | Nebraska |
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| Posted: | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Due: | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Agency: | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 4030-24-0987 Addendum 1 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Bid Information
| Type | RFP - Request for Proposal |
| Status | Issued |
| Number | 4030-24-0987 Addendum 1 (Dark Fiber Network) |
| Issue Date & Time | 11/6/2024 12:06:21 PM (CT) |
| Close Date & Time | 12/5/2024 12:00:00 AM (CT) |
| Question Cut Off Date | 11/14/2024 12:00:00 AM (CT) |
| Notes |
The University of Nebraska System seeks proposals for the provision of a dark fiber network. The University intends to extend its dark fiber-based network to assure that Nebraska's research and education community has the infrastructure necessary to remain competitive with peers throughout the United States and the world. This activity is critical to the institutions' ability to recruit top research faculty that depend on high-performance, carrier-independent dedicated access to similar national and international networks. This RFP is intended to allow the University to complete a fair and comprehensive evaluation of the dark fiber solutions proposed by all vendors that respond and to analyze and select the best option(s) for completion of stated objectives.
In order to participate in this bid you must submit your responses electronically through this eBid system. Bidders must be registered in eBid to review more details regarding this opportunity. Please review all tabs in the bid to obtain the specific information before submitting a bid response. No paper bids will be accepted.
Contact for this will be Michael Hendrickson who can be reached at michaelhendrickson@nebraska.edu
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| Name | Michael Hendrickson |
| Address |
Lincoln, NE 68588 USA |
| Phone | |
| Fax | |
| michaelhendrickson@nebraska.edu |
Bid Documents
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Bid Invitation
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Bid Attachments
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| Supplier Response Quick Tutorial.pdf (please login to view this document) | This Quick Tutorial provides instruction on navigating this organization's Ion Wave Technologies (IWT) software system, locating bid requests, and creating and submitting a bid response. | 1.23 MB |
| NU Bidder Requirements.pdf (please login to view this document) | Standard Bidder Requirements document. Each bidder must review this document and acknowledge so in the Attributes tab | 159 KB |
| NU Terms and Conditions.pdf (please login to view this document) | Standard Terms and Conditions document. Each bidder must review this document and acknowledge so in the Attributes tab. | 183 KB |
| NU Site_Use Terms and Conditions.pdf (please login to view this document) | Site terms and conditions document. Each bidder must review this document and acknowledge so in the attributes tab. | 182 KB |
| NU Master Agreement - RFP.docx (please login to view this document) | University of Nebraska Master Agreement | 52 KB |
| MASTER AGREEMENT APPENDIX A_TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT.DOCX (please login to view this document) | University of Nebraska Master Agreement Technology Appendix | 52 KB |
| NU DATA SECURITY ADDENDUM.DOCX (please login to view this document) | University of Nebraska Data Security Addendum | 33 KB |
| University of Nebraska Contract Limitations and Requirements.docx (please login to view this document) | Contracting limitations to NU's Master Agreement. | 31 KB |
| Dark Fiber Network - Scope of Work.pdf (please login to view this document) | The University of Nebraska System seeks proposals for the provision of a dark fiber network. The University intends to extend its dark fiber-based network to assure that Nebraska's research and education community has the infrastructure necessary to remain competitive with peers throughout the United States and the world. This activity is critical to the institutions' ability to recruit top research faculty that depend on high-performance, carrier-independent dedicated access to similar national and international networks. This RFP is intended to allow the University to complete a fair and comprehensive evaluation of the dark fiber solutions proposed by all vendors that respond and to analyze and select the best option(s) for completion of stated objectives. | 129 KB |
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4030-24-0987 Addendum 1
Dark Fiber Network
Issue Date: 11/6/2024
Questions Deadline: 11/14/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/5/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
Procurement Services
Contact Information
Contact: Michael Hendrickson
Address: Procurement Services
Lincoln, NE 68588
Email: michaelhendrickson@nebraska.edu
Page 1 of 14 pages
Deadline: 12/5/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
4030-24-0987 Addendum 1
Event Information
Number:
4030-24-0987 Addendum 1
Title:
Dark Fiber Network
Type:
RFP - Request for Proposal
Issue Date:
11/6/2024
Question Deadline: 11/14/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/5/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
Notes:
The University of Nebraska System seeks proposals for the provision of a dark fiber
network. The University intends to extend its dark fiber-based network to assure that
Nebraska's research and education community has the infrastructure necessary to
remain competitive with peers throughout the United States and the world. This
activity is critical to the institutions' ability to recruit top research faculty that depend
on high-performance, carrier-independent dedicated access to similar national and
international networks. This RFP is intended to allow the University to complete a fair
and comprehensive evaluation of the dark fiber solutions proposed by all vendors
that respond and to analyze and select the best option(s) for completion of stated
objectives.
In order to participate in this bid you must submit your responses electronically
through this eBid system. Bidders must be registered in eBid to review more details
regarding this opportunity. Please review all tabs in the bid to obtain the specific
information before submitting a bid response. No paper bids will be accepted.
Contact for this will be Michael Hendrickson who can be reached
at michaelhendrickson@nebraska.edu
Billing Information
Address: Payment Services
BCS
PO Box 880623
Lincoln, NE 68588-0439
Email: invoices@nebraska.edu
Bid Attachments
Supplier Response Quick Tutorial.pdf
View Online
This Quick Tutorial provides instruction on navigating this organization's Ion Wave Technologies (IWT) software
system, locating bid requests, and creating and submitting a bid response.
NU Bidder Requirements.pdf
View Online
Standard Bidder Requirements document. Each bidder must review this document and acknowledge so in the
Attributes tab
NU Terms and Conditions.pdf
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Standard Terms and Conditions document. Each bidder must review this document and acknowledge so in the
Attributes tab.
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Deadline: 12/5/2024 12:00 AM (CT)
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NU Site_Use Terms and Conditions.pdf
View Online
Site terms and conditions document. Each bidder must review this document and acknowledge so in the attributes tab.
NU Master Agreement - RFP.docx
View Online
University of Nebraska Master Agreement
MASTER AGREEMENT APPENDIX A_TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT.DOCX
View Online
University of Nebraska Master Agreement Technology Appendix
NU DATA SECURITY ADDENDUM.DOCX
View Online
University of Nebraska Data Security Addendum
University of Nebraska Contract Limitations and Requirements.docx
View Online
Contracting limitations to NU's Master Agreement.
Dark Fiber Network - Scope of Work.pdf
View Online
The University of Nebraska System seeks proposals for the provision of a dark fiber network. The University intends to
extend its dark fiber-based network to assure that Nebraska's research and education community has the
infrastructure necessary to remain competitive with peers throughout the United States and the world. This activity is
critical to the institutions' ability to recruit top research faculty that depend on high-performance, carrier-independent
dedicated access to similar national and international networks. This RFP is intended to allow the University to
complete a fair and comprehensive evaluation of the dark fiber solutions proposed by all vendors that respond and to
analyze and select the best option(s) for completion of stated objectives.
Bid Attributes
1 Bidder Requirements
I acknowledge reading and understanding the NU Bidder Requirements attachment.
All bids must be received by the system before the bid deadline. It is the responsibility of the bidder to
allow adequate time for reviewing and submitting their proposal before the deadline to ensure all
required responses have been completed. The “Submission Button” in the University’s eBid system will
be inoperable when the deadline for submission for eBID has ended. Incomplete bids will be rejected
by the system.
I acknowledge reading and understanding
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Bid Terms and Conditions
I acknowledge reading and understanding the NU Terms and Conditions attachment.
I acknowledge reading and understanding
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Site Terms & Conditions
I acknowledge reading and understanding the NU Site Use Terms and Conditions attachment.
I acknowledge reading and understanding
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 Bid Responses
Unless a solicitation requests an attachment explicitly, I shall make every effort to provide answers in the spaces
available within each bid tab. Furthermore, I understand that my proposal may be disqualified by not doing so.
Attachment acknoledgement
(Required: Check if applicable)
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5 Scope of Work
I have carefully examined the Scope of Work attachment and I fully understand the type and quality of the
product(s) and/or service(s) sought by NU and hereby propose to supply such at the prices stated and in
accordance with this bid.
I acknowledge reading and understanding
(Required: Check if applicable)
6 Company Profile
Describe your company (a brief history may be appropriate), its size and locations, and number of employees.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
7 Audited Financial Statements
The bidder shall, upon request, provide NU with audited financial statements and that of any parent or holding
company for the three most recent fiscal years. Demonstrated financial ability and stability to ensure performance
under any awarded contract is critical to the evaluation process. Without stating specific reasons, the University
may reject or refuse to further evaluate any proposal based on the exercise of its judgment in its sole discretion that
the financial position presented in a proposal lacks the qualities that NU deems necessary to the project's success.
Entities unable to meet the requirements outlined in this paragraph may provide other information or guaranties,
which in the discretion of NU, meet its concerns regarding financial stability. Can you provide, if requested, three
years of audited financial statements as described above?
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
8 Litigation or Claims
Identify any litigation or claim brought against your company within the last seven years that might adversely affect
your company's professional image or ability to provide the goods or services sought under this bid.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
9 Company Sale or Acquisition
Is your company currently for sale, involved in any transaction to expand, become acquired by, or be merged with
another organization? If so, please explain. Has your company been involved in any reorganization, acquisition, or
merger within the last two years? If so, please explain.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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1 Reference #1
0 Provide a client reference (including length and nature of service relationship, contact person's name, title, phone
number, email, and address) with whom you currently have or have had a comparable business relationship. Other
educational institutions would be most valuable. Do not reference the University of Nebraska or its employees.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
1 Reference #2
1 Provide a client reference (including length and nature of service relationship, contact person's name, title, phone
number, email, and address) with whom you have or have had a comparable business relationship. Other
educational institutions would be most valuable. Do not reference the University of Nebraska or its employees.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
1 Reference #3
2 Provide a client reference (including length and nature of service relationship, contact person's name, title, phone
number, email, and address) with whom you have or have had a comparable business relationship. Other
educational institutions would be most valuable. Do not reference the University of Nebraska or its employees.
(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)
1 Warranty
3 I warrant that all equipment and supplies offered will conform to the design, specifications, samples, or other
descriptions contained in this bid; that all equipment and supplies will be free from defects in workmanship and
material; and to the extent that I know or have reason to know, the purpose for which the equipment and supplies
are intended will be fit and sufficient for such purpose and specifications contained in this bid.
The successful bidder will provide a warranty free of charge for all parts, equipment, transportation, technical
assistance, labor, and supervision necessary to correct any deficiency resulting from manufacturing defects for a
period of one (1) year after the final acceptance of materials, equipment, and services furnished. Thereafter the
manufacturer's warranty will apply.
Warranty
(Required: Check if applicable)
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