E-Rate #270001139

Managed Internal Broadband Services for E-Rate Category 2 (2027-2028) – The Paideia Academies

The Paideia Academies, a K-12 school in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking proposals for Managed Internal Broadband Services under E-Rate Category 2 for the 2027-2028 funding year. - Government Buyer: - The Paideia Academies (elementary and secondary education) - Services Requested: - Managed Internal Broadband Services for owned and installed E-Rate eligible internal connections - Includes management, monitoring, maintenance, and support of wired and wireless networks - Technical support (remote and on-site), software updates, security patches, performance and incident reporting - Service level agreements, response times, and escalation procedures required - Solution must be scalable for future growth - Requirements: - Strict compliance with FCC E-Rate national security and supply chain rules (47 CFR 54.9 and 54.10) - Exclusion of equipment/services from entities on the FCC Covered List (e.g., Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Dahua, Hytera, Pacific Network Corp., ComNet, China Unicom) - Vendors must be USAC-registered, have a valid SPIN, and be in good standing with the FCC - Insurance coverage required (cyber and E&O preferred) - Proposals must clearly separate E-Rate eligible from non-eligible services/products - Detailed documentation and audit compliance - Contract Options: - 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year terms covering the 2027-2028 funding year - No specific OEMs are named; the RFP is open to all compliant vendors

Description

The Paideia Academies is soliciting bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services under Category 2 for the 2027-2028 funding year. The procurement involves ongoing management, monitoring, and support of owned E-Rate eligible internal connections, including wired and wireless networks. Vendors must comply with FCC E-Rate national security and supply chain requirements and submit bids by email by 5:00 p.m. MST on the Allowable Contract Date. The contract may be for 1, 3, or 5 years, and proposals must separate eligible from non-eligible services and products.

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