E-Rate #270000450

Lodi Unified School District Seeks 3-Year High-Speed Internet and Network Security Solutions (E-rate)

Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive 3-year contract covering high-speed Internet Access and advanced network security and management solutions for its District Office in Lodi, California. - Government Buyer: - Lodi Unified School District (LUSD), San Joaquin County, California - Internet Access Requirements: - Tier 1 or 2 Internet Service Provider (ISP) required - 10 Gbps fiber optic port with minimum 10 Gbps Committed Information Rate (CIR), scalable in 5 Gbps increments up to 20 Gbps - Full class C IP range and 24x7 support for all services - Network Equipment and Licensing: - One Palo Alto Networks fifth-generation firewall appliance or equivalent - Must include all necessary eligible software, licenses, and remote support - Installation and initial configuration required - Technical specs: 150 Gbps firewall throughput, 90 Gbps threat prevention, 75 Gbps IPSec VPN, 39 million concurrent sessions, redundant power, rack-mountable, advanced security features (app-layer visibility, SSL/TLS decryption, VPN, SIEM logging) - Extreme Networks Platform ONE Standard Networking right-to-use subscriptions (or equivalent) - For approximately 1133 devices (675 Tier A, 398 Tier B, 5 Tier C, 55 Tier D) - One-, three-, and five-year licensing options - Includes TAC/OS remote support for existing Extreme Networks access points and switches - Proposal Requirements: - Bidders must specify manufacturer, model, SKU, license term, unit price, extended price, and all required components - Proposals must comply with E-rate rules, including Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) - Bidders must have or be obtaining a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) from USAC - Any ineligible products/services must be separately itemized and cost allocated - Physical repair, on-site maintenance, and in-person configuration must be separately identified and priced - OEMs Highlighted: - Palo Alto Networks (firewall) - Extreme Networks (network licensing) - Equivalent alternatives are permitted

Description

Lodi Unified School District is seeking a 3-year contract for Internet Access from a Tier 1 or 2 ISP provider at their District Office in Lodi, CA. The ISP must support all existing services 24x7 and provide a full class C IP range serviced by a 10 Gbps fiber optic port with a 10 Gbps Committed Information Rate minimum, with pricing in 5 Gbps increments up to 20 Gbps. Additionally, the district is seeking bids for Category Two Internal Connections including a Palo Alto Networks fifth-generation firewall appliance or equivalent, and Extreme Platform ONE Standard Networking subscriptions for existing Extreme Networks access points and switches. Bidders must provide detailed information on manufacturer, model, license term, pricing, and components, with separate itemization for any ineligible products or services.

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