E-Rate #270001336

Lincoln Public Schools seeks managed services for 184 existing Ruckus access points

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking E-Rate-eligible management and maintenance services for its existing Ruckus wireless network across seven locations. - Buyer: Lincoln Public Schools, Rhode Island; the provided materials do not identify a sub-agency or purchasing office. - OEM: Ruckus (also written RUCKUS), whose existing equipment is being managed rather than newly purchased. - Existing access points: - 19 Ruckus R550 indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points. - 165 Ruckus R510 indoor Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac Wave 2) access points. - Services requested: E-Rate Category Two Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for all 184 access points, including monitoring and alerts, configuration and firmware/software management, WLAN and security administration, reporting, performance optimization, incident response, documentation, help desk, and escalation support. BMIC is also solicited, but its separate scope and quantity are not specified in the provided materials. - Notable requirements: Provide per-access-point pricing and pricing alternatives for 12-, 36-, and 60-month terms. Equivalent solutions may be proposed if equivalency is demonstrated. This is primarily a services procurement; equipment acquisition is not requested unless specifically specified, and equipment-only pricing is not responsive.

Description

Lincoln Public Schools seeks proposals for E-Rate-eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to manage applicant-owned wireless access points for Funding Year 2027. The work is for existing equipment, with management and/or maintenance pricing requested for 184 Ruckus access points across seven service locations. Services may include monitoring, configuration management, firmware and software updates, WLAN management, security policy administration, reporting, performance optimization, incident response, documentation, and help desk support. Equipment-only pricing will result in disqualification; the RFP also solicits Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC).

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