E-Rate #270001107

School of the Osage R-II District seeks telecommunications and network infrastructure upgrades and maintenance under E-rate.

The School of the Osage R-II District in Lake Ozark, Missouri, is seeking bids for telecommunications and network infrastructure upgrades and maintenance under the E-rate program. - Government Buyer: - School of the Osage R-II District (Lake Ozark, Missouri) - OEMs and Vendors: - Fortinet (preferred for network hardware) - Products and Services Requested: - Category One: Internet access upgrade (3Gbps to 10Gbps) and leased lit fiber (5Gbps to 10Gbps) - Dedicated bandwidth, leased router, service level agreements, and multiple term pricing options - Category Two: Internal connections and maintenance - Installation of approximately 30 outdoor wireless access points (Fortinet FAP-234G or FAP-244K, or equivalent) - CAT 6A cabling runs for WAP installation - Fortinet switches: 44 Fortiswitch 148F-FPOE, 4 Fortiswitch 1024E - Indoor wireless access points: 220 Fortinet FAP-231K, 18 Fortinet FAP-441K - Basic maintenance contracts for existing and new Fortinet switches and WAPs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Preference for Fortinet equipment or functionally equivalent products - Strict disqualification factors: complete project bids, equipment compatibility, no refurbished or prohibited equipment - Compliance with FCC and E-rate procurement rules - Only cost-effective, eligible solutions will be considered - Services include installation, activation, configuration, weatherproofing, grounding, surge protection, and manufacturer technical support for Fortinet LAN/WLAN equipment.

Description

This solicitation is for the School of the Osage R-II District located in Lake Ozark, Missouri. The procurement involves Category 1 and Category 2 services, including data transmission, internet access, and internal connections such as wireless access points and switches. The applicant is open to functional equivalents for some requests, and cabling requests are specified by the number of cable runs rather than feet. Additional details, including disqualification factors and bid deadlines, are available on the consulting firm's website.

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