E-Rate #260024923

Nativity Academy at St Boniface Solicits Bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services and Network Infrastructure Support

Nativity Academy at St Boniface in Louisville, KY is seeking bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) and network infrastructure support for E-Rate Funding Year 2026. - Government Buyer: - Nativity Academy at St Boniface (private K-8 school in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Ruckus (CommScope) - Fortinet - Cisco (Catalyst) - APC (Schneider Electric) - Products and Quantities Requested: - Ruckus R610 Access Points (13 units) - Ruckus ZoneDirector ZD1200 Controller (1 unit) - FortiSwitch 248E-FPOE Switches (3-4 units total) - Catalyst Express 520 Series Switch (1 unit) - FortiGate NA-FGT80E and 70G Firewalls (3 existing, 1 new replacement) - APC Model SMT2200RM2U UPS (2 units) - Ruckus One Wifi Management AP/Controller Licenses (13) - Fortinet Management Licenses for Switches (7) - FortiGate Firewall Management License (1) - Services Requested: - Network infrastructure management and maintenance - Hardware and software support (including troubleshooting, upgrades, bug fixes, and security patches) - On-site installation and labor for network equipment, cabling, racks, and related hardware - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide full SKU/model numbers for all items using the USAC bulk upload template - Itemized bids with clear separation of E-Rate eligible and non-eligible items - Firm quotations required; bids contingent on E-Rate funding approval - Preference for vendors with localized onsite availability - Compliance with all applicable state and local procurement laws - Support and maintenance for both new and existing network hardware - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Nativity Academy at St Boniface, 529 E Liberty St, Louisville, KY 40202

Description

Nativity Academy at St Boniface is seeking bids for management and maintenance support of new and existing network hardware for the fiscal year 2026-27. The scope includes licenses, software upgrades, bug fixes, security patches, and on-site installation services. Vendors must provide detailed bids including full SKU/model numbers and comply with specified procurement procedures. The project prioritizes locally available vendors and is contingent upon eRate funding approval.

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