E-Rate #270001462

Managed support for Maroa-Forsyth C U S D #2's existing broadband network

Maroa-Forsyth C U S D #2 seeks a provider to manage and monitor its existing school network infrastructure. - Government buyer: Maroa-Forsyth C U S D #2, a school district in Maroa, Illinois; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested service: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing eligible network equipment across three entities. Equipment named includes firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. - OEMs and equipment identified: Fortinet (FG-201F firewall); HP (1920-48G-PoE+, JG928A; 2530-48G-PoEP, J9772A; 5412Rzl, J9851A); Aruba (2540-48G-PoE+, JL357A; 2530, J9775A; 2920-24G-PoE+, J9727A; 5400Rzl2 5406, J9850A; 5412Rzl2, J9851A; 6100 48G, JL675A/JL676A; ION 1930 8G, JL681A; ION 1930 24G, JL684A; wireless access points 305, JX946A; 505, R2H29A; 565, R4W43A; 655, R7J39A; 535, JZ337A; 515, Q9H73A; APIN0615; APIN0505, R2H29A; and APIN0535, JZ337A); Cisco (WS-C3560G-48PS-S switch and ISR 4331/K9 router); and Zyxel (GS1100 switch). - Approximate inventory totals: 1 firewall, 42 switches, and 127 wireless access points. The available inventory does not assign quantities to individual models. - Notable requirements: Equivalent brands may be proposed. Bidders need an E-Rate SPIN and the applicable Form 473 on file with USAC. The service should cover the existing eligible infrastructure; the specific equipment inventory is referenced but is not included with the current RFP attachment. Proposals and questions are directed to consultant Jill Dare. - Commercial flexibility: The district seeks flexibility to add or remove services as needs change. Earlier procurement information also requests disclosure of free services and protections if E-Rate funding ends.

Description

The district is seeking managed internal broadband services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and support its existing eligible network equipment and infrastructure. Equipment identified includes firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; the specific inventory is referenced in an attachment. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered. Bids must reference Form 470 number 270001462 and be emailed to the consultant by the response deadline of October 30, 2026.

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