E-Rate #270001220

EightCAP, Inc. seeks telecommunications, firewall, wireless, and switching solutions for consortium schools under E-rate Category 1 and 2.

EightCAP, Inc., a Michigan-based educational consortium, is seeking proposals for telecommunications and network infrastructure solutions for its member schools under the E-rate program. - Government Buyer: - EightCAP, Inc. (serving Head Start, Pre-K, and Public Schools in Michigan) - OEMs and Vendors: - Fortinet (firewall license renewals, part number FC-10-0060F-950-02-12 or equivalent) - Ubiquiti (wireless access points and switches, models U7-LR-US, USW-LITE-8-POE, USW-PRO-48-POE or equivalents) - Products and Quantities: - 14 Fortinet firewall license renewals (FC-10-0060F-950-02-12 or equivalent) - 3 Ubiquiti wireless access points (U7-LR-US or equivalent) - 6 Ubiquiti switches (3 USW-LITE-8-POE, 3 USW-PRO-48-POE or equivalent) - 150 patch cables (50 each of N201-S01-BL [1-foot], A3L980-18IN-BLS [1.5-foot], N200-002-BL [2-foot] or equivalents) - 4 antennas/connectors and 4 feet of cabling (manufacturer not specified) - Services Requested: - Internet access and data transmission services (bandwidths from 100 Mbps to 2 Gbps for 11 entities) - Installation, configuration, and maintenance for all equipment - Domain registration, static IPs, 99.97% uptime guarantee, and 4-hour service response time - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with E-rate program rules and eligibility - Itemized quotes for eligible and non-eligible services - Proof of insurance and adherence to Lowest Corresponding Price guidelines - Active E-rate SPIN and Service Provider Annual Certification Form 473 required - Multi-year contracts possible, contingent on E-rate funding approval - Opportunity open to multiple providers; installation and initial configuration included for all equipment

Description

This solicitation is issued by EightCAP, Inc., a consortium, for telecommunications services under Category 1 and Category 2. The procurement includes internet access with specified minimum bandwidths for multiple consortium member locations, firewall license renewals, wireless access points, switches, and related components. The district is seeking renewal licenses for existing firewalls and requires installation, configuration, and maintenance services. Bidders must comply with E-rate program requirements and provide itemized quotes for eligible and non-eligible services.

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