E-Rate #270000193

E-Rate Category 2 network equipment, structured cabling, installation, and support

Economic Improvement Council, Inc., Head Start is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment, cabling, installation, and support for its internal connections. - Government buyer: Economic Improvement Council, Inc., Head Start, identified as a school district in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers or bidding vendors are named; no manufacturer preference is specified. - Requested equipment and cabling: - 25 network switches, a mix of 24-port and 48-port models; PoE-capable models are preferred where applicable. - 1 next-generation firewall for organizational bandwidth, security, and filtering needs. - 80 indoor wireless access points for classrooms, administrative areas, and common areas; controller-based or cloud-managed options are acceptable. - 16 rack-mount or tower UPS units sized for eligible network equipment. - Up to 30,000 feet of Cat6/Cat6a structured cabling, including terminations, connectors, patch panels, and installation. - Installation and support: Installation and initial configuration are requested for equipment and cabling. Services include Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC), including break/fix support, software updates, and manufacturer support for eligible components. - Notable requirements: Equipment and services must meet the applicable USAC Eligible Services List. Pricing must be itemized, ineligible components identified, and vendors may bid on any or all items.

Description

Economic Improvement Council, Inc. is seeking bids for Category 2 E-Rate eligible internal connections for funding year 2027, and no RFP is being issued. Requested items include 25 network switches, one firewall, 80 wireless access points, 16 UPS units, up to 30,000 feet of structured cabling, Managed Internal Broadband Services, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. Vendors may bid on any or all items and must provide itemized pricing, identify ineligible components, include required E-Rate documentation, and comply with the applicable USAC Eligible Services List. Installation and initial configuration are requested for the listed equipment and cabling.

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