E-Rate #270001813

Metropolitan Arts Institute seeks 1–5 Gbps internet and managed broadband with specified network hardware

Metropolitan Arts Institute is seeking E-Rate internet and managed network services for its Phoenix, Arizona school. - Buyer: Metropolitan Arts Institute, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - Services requested: - One bundled Category 1 internet access and data transmission service with capacity from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps, plus a leased router. - Category 2 managed internal broadband services (MIBS). - Hardware requested for MIBS: - Sophos: 1 XGS 2300 firewall. - Datto: 1 DSW100-8 switch, 1 DSW100-24 switch, 3 DSW100-48 switches, and 16 AP440 access points. - Cyberpower: 2 PR1000LCD1U UPS units and 1 PR2000RT2U UPS unit. - Notable requirements: Bids should address the requested services and specifications and separately identify E-Rate-eligible and ineligible products or services. The initial notice also calls for guaranteed service delivery, inclusion of delivery costs, taxes, and fees, and bandwidth upgrades without extending the original contract term. FCC national security supply-chain restrictions apply. - No service provider, router manufacturer, or additional vendor is named. The RFP hardware list does not specify quantities for the leased router or managed broadband service.

Description

Metropolitan Arts Institute is seeking bids for bundled internet access with capacity from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps, including a leased router and all costs associated with service delivery. The solicitation also includes managed internal broadband services; bidders should refer to the attached RFP for the hardware list. Quotes must guarantee service delivery, address the requested services and specifications, and separately identify eligible and ineligible products or services. Bids must be uploaded through the specified portal; emailed bids are not accepted.

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