Dark Fiber
ID: 26-0146
• State: Missouri
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Background
The University of Missouri, through its Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet), is seeking proposals for the furnishing and delivery of data transport services. MOREnet connects various educational and governmental entities in Missouri to a high-speed network, aiming to provide quality connectivity while keeping costs low. This solicitation is part of their ongoing effort to enhance infrastructure for research and education.
Work Details
The contract involves providing two strands of dark fiber from the Netrality Data Center (1102 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO) to the Stowers Institute (1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO) and an additional two strands from UMKC School of Medicine (2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO) to the Stowers Institute.
The dark fiber must be single-mode fiber suitable for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networking at 100Gbps and greater per wavelength. Respondents are required to provide fiber routes, adhere to ITU/IEEE/ANSI standards, supply a map of the proposed solution in an electronic format, and negotiate based on provided agreements. Additionally, they must ensure a 24/7 point of contact for problem resolution and document procedures for reporting issues.
Period of Performance
The contract will be effective until December 31, 2046.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Kansas City, Missouri at specified locations including the Netrality Data Center and Stowers Institute.
Bidder Requirements
Respondents must demonstrate compliance with mandatory requirements including providing fiber routes, adhering to technical standards, and supplying necessary documentation such as maps and agreements. They must also maintain a regular place of business in Missouri and may need to engage with Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVEs) as part of their proposal.
The University of Missouri, through its Missouri Research and Education Network (MOREnet), is seeking proposals for the furnishing and delivery of data transport services. MOREnet connects various educational and governmental entities in Missouri to a high-speed network, aiming to provide quality connectivity while keeping costs low. This solicitation is part of their ongoing effort to enhance infrastructure for research and education.
Work Details
The contract involves providing two strands of dark fiber from the Netrality Data Center (1102 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO) to the Stowers Institute (1000 E. 50th Street, Kansas City, MO) and an additional two strands from UMKC School of Medicine (2411 Holmes Street, Kansas City, MO) to the Stowers Institute.
The dark fiber must be single-mode fiber suitable for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networking at 100Gbps and greater per wavelength. Respondents are required to provide fiber routes, adhere to ITU/IEEE/ANSI standards, supply a map of the proposed solution in an electronic format, and negotiate based on provided agreements. Additionally, they must ensure a 24/7 point of contact for problem resolution and document procedures for reporting issues.
Period of Performance
The contract will be effective until December 31, 2046.
Place of Performance
The work will be performed in Kansas City, Missouri at specified locations including the Netrality Data Center and Stowers Institute.
Bidder Requirements
Respondents must demonstrate compliance with mandatory requirements including providing fiber routes, adhering to technical standards, and supplying necessary documentation such as maps and agreements. They must also maintain a regular place of business in Missouri and may need to engage with Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (SDVEs) as part of their proposal.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Request for Proposal
Opportunity ID
26-0146
Response Deadline
June 18, 2026
Due in 11 Days
Date Posted
May 27, 2026
Source
Q&A Deadline
Vendor questions/clarifications must be directed to the University buyer of record; contact Heather Reed, UM Procurement, email reedhr@umsystem.edu, phone (573) 882-9778. Questions deadline is 6/9/2026 05:00 PM (CT).
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Est. Value Range
Experimental
$2,500,000 - $12,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
On 5/27/26 University of Missouri System in Missouri issued Request for Proposal Dark Fiber with ID 26-0146 due 6/18/26.
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