E-Rate #270003637

Managed wireless network services for Lakewood Local School District

Lakewood Local School District is seeking managed services for its existing wireless network, rather than new equipment purchases. - Buyer: Lakewood Local School District, Hebron, Ohio; the solicitation does not identify a specific sub-agency or office. - Service requested: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor the district’s wireless network. - Covers up to 119 existing access points, with capacity to support up to 200 total access points, and up to five wireless controllers if required. - Includes availability, performance, and alert monitoring; remote configuration of wireless settings and access policies; necessary software and licenses; and support for existing FreeRADIUS and NPS authentication. - OEM and existing equipment: Meraki is referenced in connection with the district’s existing wireless inventory. No new access point, controller, or other equipment model or part number is specified. - Exclusions: Equipment purchases, leased equipment, wired-network management, cabling, and routine equipment repairs or replacement are outside the requested scope. - Pricing and term: Proposals should provide four- and five-year pricing options and identify E-Rate-eligible costs. E-Rate support for the fifth year is not guaranteed. - Vendors and requirements: No managed-services vendor is named. Proposals should include service, support, and cost information.

Description

Lakewood Local School District seeks proposals for managed internal broadband services covering its wireless network. The scope includes operation, management, and monitoring of district-owned or acquired wireless access points, wireless controllers if required, and related software and licenses; it excludes leased equipment, equipment purchases, cabling, and wired-network management. Bidders must provide pricing for four- and five-year agreement options, describe service and support, and identify eligible and ineligible costs. Proposals are due by 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on December 23, 2026, according to the attached RFP.

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