E-Rate #270002074

Mannford schools seek 1 Gbps internet and WAN services, Extreme network equipment, a SonicWall firewall, and managed broadband services

Mannford Independent School District 3 is seeking E-rate connectivity, network equipment, and managed internal broadband services for its schools and other district entities. - Government buyer: Mannford Independent School District 3 (Mannford Public Schools), a public school district in Mannford, Oklahoma. - Connectivity services: - 1 Gbps internet access for the district, including leased lit fiber with internet service. - 1 Gbps WAN or transport-only service for six district entities. - A compatible managed router is optional. - Category 2 equipment: - 1 SonicWall NSA 6700 firewall. - 12 Extreme X5420F switches in 48-port and 24-port models; the quantity split by model is not specified. - 1 Extreme XCIQ wireless controller, 2 Extreme AP410C access points, and 145 Extreme XCIQ wireless access point licenses. - Compatible equivalents are acceptable. - Managed services and implementation: Installation and configuration are requested and must be priced separately from internal-connection equipment. Managed internal broadband services must operate, manage, and monitor eligible existing connections; the inventory identifies Extreme switches and AP410C access points, plus a Dell SonicWall NSA 5600 firewall. - Notable requirements: Identify eligible and ineligible charges separately, including the ineligible firewall-related portion of managed services. Include applicable installation, configuration, engineering, maintenance, and special-construction costs in the relevant service pricing.

Description

Mannford Independent School District 3 is seeking bids for Category 1 and Category 2 E-rate services for funding year 2027-28. Category 1 includes 1 Gbps internet access and WAN/transport services for six entities, including leased lit fiber, with eligible costs and ineligible charges identified separately. Category 2 includes internal connections equipment and managed internal broadband services, with installation and configuration priced separately from equipment. Bids are due by 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2026, and awards are contingent on E-rate funding and governing board approval.

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