E-Rate #270000653

Turnkey Aruba network and Fortinet firewall upgrade for Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District #61

Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District #61 is seeking a turnkey network upgrade for its school facilities. - Government buyer: Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District #61, Armstrong, Illinois. - OEMs named: Aruba for switches, wireless access points, and a controller; Fortinet for firewall equipment. The district also identifies FortiGate as its existing firewall manufacturer. No manufacturer preference is specified for cabling and related components. - Requested equipment: - Approximately 4 switches. The detailed equipment list specifies one each of Aruba part numbers JL255A, JL686A, JL683B, and JL684B. - 19 wireless access points: 18 Aruba R2H29A and 1 Aruba R4W44A. - 1 physical or cloud-based wireless controller, Aruba or equivalent. - Approximately 1 Fortinet or equivalent firewall; the detailed list specifies Fortinet FortiGate FG-100F. - 100 feet of cabling in the Form 470; the RFP also requests CAT 6A cable runs as needed. The detailed run quantity is not specified. - 25 antennas, connectors, and related components. - Included services: Review the existing network; stage, supply, install, and configure equipment; install and integrate cabling; remove replaced equipment; test network and internet access; provide installation/configuration documentation; and provide manufacturer-specific basic onsite training. - Notable requirements: Provide new, factory-sealed equipment with original manufacturer warranties and include all components, software, licenses, and labor needed for a complete solution. Identify manufacturer, part number, quantity, description, and pricing by line item; list ongoing subscription costs separately; and distinguish eligible from ineligible firewall costs. Proposals should reflect Lowest Corresponding Price and applicable GSA and government discounts. Equipment from companies identified as national security risks under FCC Order 19-121 is prohibited. - Funding and term: The project depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding and may be reduced or canceled based on funding or district needs. No fixed contract duration is stated; multi-year proposals may be considered.

Description

Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District #61 seeks proposals to review its existing network equipment and supply and install a turnkey LAN/WLAN network upgrade at eligible locations. The requested equipment includes approximately four switches, 19 wireless access points with a controller, one firewall, and cabling, along with related hardware, software, installation, testing, documentation, and training. The project is contingent on obtaining Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the district may adjust quantities, scale back, or cancel the project depending on funding and its needs. Bids are due by email to Nick Hipsher by 2:00 p.m. Central on December 8, 2026; a voluntary site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

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