E-Rate #270003131

Managed support for Carmi-White CUSD 5 network equipment

Carmi-White Community Unit School District 5 is seeking managed support for its existing eligible school network infrastructure. - Government buyer: Carmi-White Community Unit School District 5, a K–12 district in Carmi, White County, Illinois. - Requested service: Funding Year 2027 Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, monitor, and support existing network equipment. - Equipment covered: Firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. A make-and-model inventory is referenced, but its item details are not included in the provided attachment summaries. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, product brands, or service vendors are identified by name in the supplied materials. No part numbers or quantities are provided. - Notable requirements: The district seeks flexibility to add or remove services as needs change and may consider multi-year, month-to-month, or other service terms. Equivalent or comparable brands may be considered. - Opportunity scope: The Form 470 identifies seven eligible entities. The solicitation concerns management and support of existing infrastructure, not a stated purchase of new equipment.

Description

The solicitation seeks managed internal broadband services for the existing equipment of CARMI-WHITE CO UNIF SCH DIST 5. The work is to manage and maintain existing eligible equipment; the make-and-model list is provided in an attachment. Vendors must reference Form 470 number 270003131 in bids, which are to be emailed to the technical contact or consultant identified in the form. Bids must meet the Form 470 requirements, offer the Lowest Corresponding Price, and include the vendor’s SPIN.

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