There are a number of circuits included in this RFP that are being re-bid because their contract terms are ending in the upcoming E-rate funding year.

[2022K12RFP]

CENIC does not

currently contemplate changes to existing bandwidth needs and A and Z location addresses for these connections. Should, as a result of this open and fair competitive bidding process, CENIC select the incumbent provider's proposal as the most cost- effective, it is CENIC's expectation that there be no interruption or change in service when migrating from the existing contract to the renewal contract. This requirement should not by any measure be construed as a preference to the incumbent provider(s); rather, it is to outline CENIC's expectations for contract renewals should the incumbent provider(s) be selected as a result of the fair and open competitive bidding process.