E-Rate #270000512

DeLand-Weldon CUSD #57 seeks managed broadband and network maintenance for Aruba and Fortinet equipment

DeLand-Weldon Community Unit School District #57 in Illinois is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible managed internal broadband services (MIBS) and basic maintenance of internal connections (BMIC). - Government Buyer: - DeLand-Weldon Community Unit School District #57, Illinois - OEMs and Vendors: - Fortinet (Fortigate 200F firewall) - Aruba (network switches and wireless access points) - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance and management of existing network infrastructure - Fortinet Fortigate 200F firewall (1 unit) - Aruba 2930F-48G-POE+-4SFP+ switches (2 units) - Aruba 2540-48G-PoE+-4SFP+ switches (2 units) - Aruba 2540-24G-PoE+-4SFP+ switch (1 unit) - Aruba ION 1930 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ 370W switch (1 unit) - Aruba AP-375 outdoor wireless access points (3 units) - Aruba AP-535 indoor access point (1 unit) - Aruba AP-505 indoor access points (20 units) - Aruba AP-615 Wi-Fi 6E wireless access points (15 units) - Services: - Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC): break/fix maintenance, technical support, network monitoring, repair, installation, and configuration - Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS): managed Wi-Fi, 24-hour system monitoring, network management and repair, deployment services, analytics - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No preference for manufacturer, but current environment is heavily Aruba and Fortinet - Pricing must be itemized and offered for 1-3 year terms - Compliance with E-Rate rules and local/state procurement requirements - Payment is for actual work completed; no minimum service hours guaranteed

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) and Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for the DeLand-Weldon Community Unit School District #57. The scope includes break/fix maintenance, technical support, network monitoring, management, and repair of eligible internal broadband connection components. Vendors must provide pricing options for one, two, and three-year terms and comply with E-Rate funding requirements. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to local and state procurement rules for schools and libraries.

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