E-Rate #270003125

Benton School District seeks managed support for internal network infrastructure

Benton School District in Benton, Wisconsin, is seeking managed support for its eligible internal network infrastructure across three entities. - Buyer: Benton School District, Lafayette County, Wisconsin; K-12 school district. No sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested service: Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor eligible internal network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. - Previously identified equipment: The earlier equipment list names Aruba switches and access points, APC UPS units, and a Fortinet FortiGate device. These are existing assets to be maintained; the latest RFP says to contact the applicant for the current inventory. - 3 Aruba 2540 48G 4SFP+ switches, part number JL355A - 3 Aruba 254 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ switches, part number JL357A - 2 Aruba 2930F 48G 4SFP+ switches, part number JL254A - 4 Aruba 2930F 48G PoE+ 4SFP+ switches, part number JL256A - 42 Aruba AP-505 wireless access points, part number R2H29A - 3 APC Smart-UPS 1000VA LCD rackmount units, part number SMC1000-2UC - 1 FortiGate 101E device, part number FG-101E - OEMs named: Aruba, APC, and Fortinet. Equivalent brands may be proposed. - Notable requirements: Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the required 2027 Form 473 on file with USAC, follow applicable USAC rules, and reference Form 470 application 270003125. The district will consider multi-year terms with voluntary extensions, month-to-month service, or other term lengths. The Form 470 also calls for the Lowest Corresponding Price and allows the district to add or remove services as needed; long-term arrangements must address funding discontinuation. - Bid process: The latest RFP describes a minimum 28-day bidding period and directs proposals and questions to Jill Dare. The specific equipment inventory is available by contacting the applicant.

Description

Benton School District is requesting proposals for Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, monitor, and support its existing eligible network infrastructure. Equipment identified includes firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, network controllers, and UPS battery backup; bidders may request the specific inventory list. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered, and vendors must have an E-Rate SPIN and include it in their bids. Bids are due at least 28 days after posting and must be emailed to the designated consultant; proposals must meet the Form 470/RFP requirements and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price.

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