E-Rate #270001852

Managed internal broadband support for Tri-County School District R 7

Tri-County School District R 7 seeks E-Rate-funded managed support for its existing internal broadband network. - Buyer and scope - Buyer: TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT R 7, a public school district in Jamesport, Missouri; the service covers two eligible entities. - The district seeks Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing network equipment for E-Rate Funding Year 2027. - Equipment and OEMs - The earlier equipment inventory names Fortinet (FortiGate 200D), 3Com (2928 and 2824), HPE (1920-24G, 1920-8G-POE+ (180W), V1910-24G, and V1910-48G), HP (2920 POE, V1405-24G, MSM 430, and 830-24 +4SFP), and Aruba (IAP-305). - Inventory part-number identifiers include JG653A, JG640A, JX946A, JE009A, JG922A, JG924A, 3CBLUG24A, 3CRBSG2893, J9727A, JD022A, and JE006A. The available text does not reliably map each identifier to a specific model or give equipment quantities. - The current RFP describes eligible equipment categories—firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup—and refers bidders to an inventory for more detail. - Requirements and contacts - Equivalent or comparable brands may be considered. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the relevant Form 473 on file with USAC, and must offer the Lowest Corresponding Price. - Proposals and questions are directed to consultant Jill Dare. The district seeks flexibility to add or remove services; proposals should identify free services and address protection if E-Rate funding ends. - Potential arrangements include multi-year terms with specified voluntary extensions, month-to-month service, or varying terms. No vendor or award is identified.

Description

TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT R 7 is seeking proposals for Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services to support and manage its existing eligible network equipment. Equipment identified includes firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; an attached inventory provides further details. Bids are due November 9, 2026, must be emailed to the consultant, and must include the vendor’s SPIN and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered.

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