E-Rate #270001880

Managed internal broadband services for Bethany Lutheran School’s existing Fortinet, Eaton, and Ruckus network

Bethany Lutheran School in Parma, Ohio, is seeking managed services for its existing E-Rate internal broadband network and equipment. - Buyer: Bethany Lutheran School, Parma, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; no sub-agency or contracting office is identified. - Requested service: Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services for the school’s existing wired and wireless network. The request is for support of installed assets, not a new equipment purchase. - OEM equipment to be supported: - Fortinet: FG-201F-BDL-95036 — quantity 1. - Eaton: 5PX1500RTNG2 — quantity 1; 5PXEBM48RTG2 — quantity 1. - Ruckus: 9U1-R750-US00 — estimated quantity 25; ICX7150-C08P2X1G — quantity 1; ICX7150-48PF4X1G — quantity 1; ICX8100-48PF — quantity 1. - Service scope: Ongoing network management, monitoring, maintenance, and configuration optimization; proactive issue detection and resolution; remote and on-site troubleshooting, repair, and staff support; software updates, security patches, and bug fixes; and performance, service, and incident reporting. - Notable requirements: Proposals should specify service levels, response times, escalation procedures, and itemized eligible and ineligible costs. Providers must have a valid SPIN and current FCC service-provider certification, and proposed services and equipment must comply with E-Rate national-security and supply-chain restrictions. Form 470 quantities are estimates and do not guarantee purchases or an award quantity. - Proposal considerations: The E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet is included; price is the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. Contract terms may be proposed for 1, 3, or 5 years. The notice describes email submission and updates through the USAC EPC Portal.

Description

Bethany Lutheran School is seeking bids for Funding Year 2027 Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services using existing equipment. The solicitation includes associated RFP documents and requires vendors to submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet with their proposal. Questions, communications, and bids must be submitted by email to the designated contact; bids are due by November 27, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on the Allowable Contract Date. Form 470 quantities are estimates and do not guarantee a purchase or award quantity.

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