E-Rate #270000125

Network Equipment and Installation Services for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School in Chicago, IL is seeking bids for network infrastructure upgrades and related services under the E-Rate program. - Government Buyer: - St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School (Chicago, IL) - Contact: Joni Jones-Chaney (St. Paul Lutheran School - Dorchester) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Fortinet (firewall and security software) - Aruba (HPE) (network switches) - Cisco Systems (network switches and support) - Auray (rack shelves and server racks) - RACKMOUNT.IT (rackmount kits) - Products/Services Requested: - Fortinet FortiGate 60F firewall license renewal and FortiCloud management/log retention subscription (1 year) - HPE Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP Switch with 1-year support - Cisco Smart Net Total Care extended service - HPE Care Pack Foundation Care extended service (1 year) - Auray RS-2U Rack Shelf and SVRK Series Shallow Server Rack (9 RU) - RACKMOUNT.IT FortiRack Rackmount Kit - Professional services: installation, activation, configuration, migration, cable management, and technical documentation (estimated 28 hours) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with E-Rate guidelines and FCC procurement rules - Installation, initial configuration, and migration of new switch and rack equipment - All hardware/software to be provided with manufacturer support and warranty - Project start contingent on E-Rate funding approval; payment for hardware/software due prior to commencement - Services to be performed during standard business hours - Project is a form re-do for 2026 (not for 2027) - Quantities: - 1 each: Fortinet firewall license renewal, FortiCloud subscription, Aruba switch, Cisco and HPE support, rack shelf, rackmount kit, server rack - 28 hours: professional services - For 2027, up to 2 firewalls, 3 switches, and 3 racks (or equivalents) requested

Description

This solicitation is for Category 2 services including internal connections, racks, and related equipment for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran School in Chicago, IL. The scope includes renewal licenses for firewall and switch devices, installation of new switch hardware, and rack mounting equipment. The project involves technical resource and project management services to deploy and configure the network infrastructure. The solicitation is a form re-do for the year 2026 and includes professional service fees and shipping costs.

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