E-Rate #270001821

Grant District Library E-Rate Category 2 firewall and related services

Grant District Library is seeking quotes for an E-Rate Category 2 firewall and related support to replace or support its existing WatchGuard T45. - Buyer: Grant District Library, a public library in Grant, Michigan; no agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. - OEM: Watch Guard Technologies is preferred, with equivalent products allowed. The library currently uses a WatchGuard T45. - Requested products and services: Approximately one firewall, including components and necessary software and licenses; firewall maintenance; and installation and initial configuration. No part numbers are specified. - Requirements: Submit a firm-fixed-price quote and identify separately any products or services that are not eligible for Universal Service Fund (USF) support. Implementation depends on E-Rate funding approval; multi-year contracts may be considered. - Evaluation considerations: Price, experience, understanding of the library’s needs, qualifications, completeness, and ability to meet the required timeframe.

Description

Grant District Library is requesting quotes for E-Rate Category 2 internal connections, including approximately one firewall and associated service, components, software, and licenses. The RFP specifies maintenance, installation, and configuration; WatchGuard T45 is currently in use, and Watch Guard Technologies or an equivalent is listed as a preference. Quotes must be firm fixed price, identify any non-USF-eligible items separately, and be submitted by November 9, 2026. The RFP also states that E-Rate funding approval is a condition of implementation and describes bid evaluation criteria including price, experience, understanding of needs, and ability to meet the timeframe.

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