E-Rate #270002282

Managed Wi-Fi, network operations, and maintenance for East Knox Local School District

East Knox Local School District is seeking a provider to manage and maintain its existing school network and Wi-Fi equipment. - Government buyer: East Knox Local School District, a K–12 district in Howard, Knox County, Ohio. - OEMs and existing equipment: Ubiquiti access points and switches, Cisco switches, and Vertiv UPS units. Equipment at the Board Office and Bus Garage is identified as ineligible; the district is not seeking to buy new equipment. - Services requested: Operate, manage, and monitor eligible LAN/WLAN equipment; provide basic maintenance and technical support, including hardware repair, cabling maintenance, configuration changes, software upgrades and patches, and support as needed. Installation, activation, initial configuration, on-site training, and management of existing cabling, racks, and cabinets are also included where applicable. - Maintenance quantities: 150 antennas, connectors, and related components; 14,000 feet of cabling; 31 switches; 20 UPS/battery-backup units; and 100 wireless access points. - Notable requirements: Separate eligible and ineligible service costs, provide pricing by building, and include incremental per-unit pricing for future equipment additions. Equivalent equipment may need support. Leased equipment is listed only in case it is needed to provide complete service. The contract depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding, and equipment or components from companies identified as national security risks under the applicable FCC order are prohibited.

Description

East Knox Local School District seeks a third party to operate, manage, and monitor eligible broadband LAN/WLAN components as managed Wi-Fi services. The district owns the equipment and is not seeking to purchase new equipment, though bidders may propose necessary basic maintenance and support for equivalent equipment. The expected contract term is approximately five years, with or without optional extensions, and services are to begin July 1, 2027. The project is contingent on successful receipt of Category 2 E-Rate funding.

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