The STATE currently utilizes ethernet transport circuits to connect public safety entities PSAPS, legacy radio towers, and SIRN radio towers to core STATE locations. Circuit capacity is currently 5 megabit up to 25 megabit and is expected to be of public safety grade. Bandwidth is expected to grow throughout the network as new technologies such as live video are integrated into public safety. The current circuits are utilized for live 911 calls, CAD via radio, and other public safety related data connectivity. The public safety applications utilizing this network are highly sensitive to latency and jitter, and as such, offeror must propose a solution that minimizes end-to-end latency as well as ensuring public safety traffic is provided at a guaranteed bandwidth level that is not competing with other traffic within the offeror’s network. The STATE is requesting the offeror propose a solution that would allow termination of endpoint circuits to either Bismarck or Fargo STATE POP locations, with the ability to optionally terminate a second diverse connection to the other STATE POP. For sites detailed in Attachment 1 Public Safety Endpoint Locations, full diversity is currently in place.
