E-Rate #270000112

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Solicits 1 Gbps Internet Access with DDoS Protection for E-Rate FY27

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools in Michigan is seeking bids for high-speed Internet access service for the 2027-2028 school year under the E-Rate program. - Government Buyer: - Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (Educational Services Center) - Products/Services Requested: - 1 Gbps symmetrical Internet access service for multiple school facilities - DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) protection included - Installation and initial configuration for all locations - Requirements: - Service must meet a minimum of 1 Gbps upload and download speeds - Compliance with Universal Service Fund (USF) and E-Rate (USAC) eligibility rules - Bidders must provide a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) - Eligible and ineligible products/services must be clearly identified per USAC guidelines - Multiyear proposals are accepted - Compliance with Michigan's Iran Linked Business affidavit and familial disclosure affidavit - No smoking policy on school premises - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; nationally recognized manufacturers are acceptable - Selection Criteria: - Cost-effectiveness, product quality, service, delivery, maintenance, warranties, and past performance

Description

Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is soliciting bids for Internet access service with a minimum capacity of 1 Gbps upload and download speeds for the funding year 2027-2028. The service must include protection against Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS). The contract period is from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. Bids must comply with Universal Service Fund conditions and other specified general conditions, and the district reserves the right to accept or reject bids based on cost-effectiveness and other criteria.

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