E-Rate #270003244

Managed support for Giant City School District’s existing network equipment

Giant City School District 130 is seeking E-Rate-funded managed support for its existing internal network infrastructure. - Buyer: Giant City School District 130, a public K–12 district in Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois. - Service requested: Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing eligible Category 2 network equipment. This is a services request, not a purchase of new equipment. - Existing equipment identified: - HPE/HP: 2 OfficeConnect 1920S 48G 4SFP switches (JL382A); 1 5406R zl2 switch (J9850A). - Aruba: 1 2930F-24G-PoE+-4SFP+ switch (JL255A); 17 IAP-205 access points (JW213A). - Fortinet: 1 FG-80C device, also identified as FGT80C. - The broader service scope also covers existing routers, cabling, network controllers, firewalls, and UPS battery backups; quantities and models for these categories are not specified in the RFP summary. - Notable requirements: Equivalent brands are acceptable. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the applicable Form 473 on file with USAC, follow USAC rules, and provide the district flexibility to add or remove services. The earlier notice also identifies Lowest Corresponding Price and protection if E-Rate funding is discontinued as requirements. - Named contact: Jill Dare is identified as the recipient for proposals and questions.

Description

Giant City School District 130 is seeking proposals for managed internal broadband services for Funding Year 2027. The scope is to operate, manage, and support existing eligible network equipment, including firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, network controllers, and UPS battery backups. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered, and bidders must have a SPIN and follow applicable E-Rate and procurement requirements. Bids are due November 30, 2026, and must reference Form 470 number 270003244.

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