Opportunity
E-Rate #270001476
Managed broadband support for Perandoe Special Education District’s existing network
Posted
October 03, 2026
Respond By
October 31, 2026
Identifier
270001476
NAICS
541513, 541519
PERANDOE SPECIAL ED DIST seeks E-Rate managed support for its existing Category 2 network infrastructure. - Buyer: PERANDOE SPECIAL ED DIST, a school district in Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois; sub-agency and office details are not provided. - Requested service: Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor eligible existing network equipment, including firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. - OEMs and equipment previously identified: Meraki — MX85 (1); Aruba — JL262A (3), JL355A (4), and IAP-305-US (15 total, previously listed as quantities 10 and 5). The latest attachment references an equipment inventory, but the inventory itself is not included; the earlier make-and-model attachment is no longer listed. - Notable requirements: Equivalent or comparable brands may be considered. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the Funding Year 2027 Form 473 on file with USAC. The earlier notice also called for Lowest Corresponding Price and protection for the district if E-Rate funding is discontinued. - Contact: Proposals and questions are directed to consultant Jill Dare. The latest attachment does not specify quantities, part numbers, or a period of performance for the managed service.
Description
The solicitation seeks proposals for Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services to operate, manage, and support the district’s existing eligible network equipment. Equipment identified includes firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; the solicitation also refers bidders to the attached inventory for the specific equipment list. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and submit bids by email to the consultant, following applicable procurement rules and the Lowest Corresponding Price requirement. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered.