E-Rate #260026228

Fessenden-Bowdon School District E-rate Broadband and Network Equipment Upgrade Solicitation

Fessenden-Bowdon School District 25 is seeking proposals to enhance its broadband connectivity and internal network infrastructure through E-rate supported services and equipment upgrades. - Government Buyer: - Fessenden-Bowdon School District 25 (Wells County, North Dakota) - OEMs and Vendors: - APC (for Smart UPS units) - Hewlett Packard or equivalent (for racks, antennas, connectors, and UPS equipment) - Products and Equipment Requested: - 2 Gbps internet access and data transmission service (2 units) - Network equipment for 2 Gbps connectivity (50 units) - Maintenance and operations for data transmission and internet access (50 units) - Rack-mounted server (1 unit) - Ethernet 1 GB adapter (1 unit) - Ethernet 2-port adapter (2 units) - 960 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) (1 unit) - APC Smart UPS units (2 units) - Services Requested: - Broadband connectivity and ongoing monthly internet access - Service agreement for network hardware maintenance - Operating software and licenses for eligible hardware - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support one-to-one student device usage and digital learning platforms - Network must maintain performance during peak usage and comply with state testing requirements - Adherence to district procurement policies, competitive bidding, and E-rate program rules is required

Description

Fessenden-Bowdon School District, a single-site PK12 educational facility, is seeking E-rate support to ensure reliable, scalable, and high-quality broadband connectivity for all students, faculty, and staff. The procurement includes Category I services for data transmission and internet access to support digital learning platforms and online assessments, as well as Category II internal connections and equipment such as a rack-mounted server, Ethernet adapters, SSD, and UPS units. The district also requests E-rate funds for operating software, licenses, and service agreements to maintain network hardware. The procurement aims to support one-to-one student device usage, maintain network performance, and ensure compliance with state testing and digital learning requirements.

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