This bid is for fiber Internet access delivered directly to data centers at 45 W Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, and/or 20441 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874, supporting approximately 255 sites.
Due
November 25, 2026
17 days left
Location
Rockville, MD
Maryland
Posted on
Maryland eMMA
Notice ID
BPM059350
Please quote fiber Internet access for approximately 255 sites, delivered to data centers at 45 W Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850, and/or 20441 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874.
Speed: 60 Gbps for sending and receiving at the same time, expandable to 500 Gbps.
Connections: One connection preferred for 60–100 Gbps; multiple combined 100 Gbps connections accepted above 100 Gbps.
Equipment: Include all fiber transport, equipment, connecting cables, and connections into the buildings without extra access charges.
Routing: Support BGP routing for the customer's 205.22.0.0/16 address block and compatibility with Comcast and Zayo network connections; no extra fixed Internet addresses needed.
Support: Include monitoring and protection against attacks that overwhelm Internet service, technical support at all times, and a service agreement supporting a 99.99% uptime goal.
Term: Start July 1, 2027, for five years, with five optional one-year renewals.
Please confirm availability and send your quote by November 25, 2026.
The original documents
Deadline: November 25, 2026
See the original on emma.maryland.gov
Bidding it yourself? Get the full package and submit on Maryland eMMA before November 25, 2026.
What they need
BandwidthFull-duplex 60 Gbps service, scalable to 500 Gbps. Provide pricing for both locations at every 10 Gbps increment from 60 through 500 Gbps.
ConnectivitySingle handoff preferred for 60–100 Gbps; multiple 100G handoffs via LAG/LACP accepted above 100 Gbps. Include all fiber transport, equipment, cross-connects, and last-mile facilities without additional access charges.
RoutingBGP support for the customer's own 205.22.0.0/16 IP block, with Comcast and Zayo peering compatibility. No additional static IP addresses required.
Protection and supportDDoS monitoring and mitigation, 24/7/365 technical support, and an SLA supporting a 99.99% uptime objective. Separately price DDoS protection or confirm it is included.
Term and pricingService starts July 1, 2027, for five years, with five optional one-year renewals. Include annual pricing for each term, monthly recurring charges, one-time costs, and all other fees.
Past history: who won IT Services & Software work in Maryland
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