E-Rate #270003636

E-rate fiber, internet access, network maintenance, and managed broadband services

Chandler Park Academy is seeking E-rate connectivity and network support for its schools in Harper Woods, Michigan. - Buyer: Chandler Park Academy, a school district applicant in Wayne County; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested services: Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access for three entities, with capacity from 1 Gbps to 50 Gbps; maintenance for approximately 12,000 feet of private lit fiber connecting three school buildings; basic maintenance of internal connections; and managed internal broadband service. - Existing equipment covered, not being purchased: 59 Cisco switches, 11 Cisco modules, 1 Sophos XGS4300 firewall (or equivalent), 3 Ubiquiti UDM-PRO controllers, 22 APC UPS units, 180 Ubiquiti U6-ENTERPRISE access points, and 2,640 CAT6 data drops. See line items for models, part numbers, and quantities. - OEMs named: Cisco, Sophos, Ubiquiti, and APC/American Power Conversion. Cabling has no stated manufacturer preference. - Notable requirements: Maintenance includes parts and labor, onsite attendance for hardware faults, remote-first software troubleshooting with onsite escalation if unresolved, and restoration to the last known working configuration. Response targets are four business hours for core devices and next business day for access switches, during school hours on school days. The provider must coordinate manufacturer cases and replacement equipment, identify covered equipment by serial number, reconcile it with installed inventory at least annually, and provide software updates at no extra cost when included in manufacturer entitlements. - Proposal considerations: Fixed-price proposals are required, and ineligible products or services must be itemized separately. Multi-year contracts may be considered. The requested services are for Funding Year 2027; exact performance dates and duration are not specified.

Description

Chandler Park Academy is seeking Category 1 and Category 2 services for service year 2027. The request includes maintenance for approximately 12,000 feet of private fiber connecting three school buildings, basic maintenance of internal network equipment, and managed internal broadband services. The RFP specifies equipment coverage, response times, service requirements, and separate itemization of ineligible items. Quotations are due December 2, 2026.

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