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Joplin School District R8 MIBS for Sophos firewall and Ruckus network equipment

Joplin School District R8 is seeking Category 2 managed internal broadband services for district-owned network equipment. - Government buyer: Joplin School District R8, a Missouri school district serving 21 eligible entities. - OEMs: Sophos for the firewall and Ruckus for switches and wireless access points. - Requested products and equipment: - One Sophos XGS 4500 firewall. - 124 switches; preferred Ruckus models are ICX 8200zp2E2, ICX 8200C08PF, ICX 820024P, ICX 820024FX, ICX 7850F, and ICX 7850C. - 614 wireless access points; preferred Ruckus models are R560, T350se, and T350c. - Services: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for the existing firewall, switches, and wireless access points, including service and components. The request identifies Project A for the firewall and Project B for switches and wireless access points. - Notable requirements: The request is for service on existing district-owned equipment. No specific performance period or contract value is provided. - Other named organization: CRW Consulting, identified as the website through which bids and questions are submitted.

Description

JOPLIN SCHOOLS is seeking Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services for funding year 2027. The service request applies to existing equipment and lists 21 eligible entities. Bidders must submit bids and questions through CRW Consulting’s IFCB website; the attached instructions specify required bid information and submission practices. The response deadline is November 12, 2026.

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