E-Rate #270003727

Russell Public Library FY2027 Network Equipment and Cabling Maintenance

Russell Public Library is seeking FY2027 maintenance for its internal network infrastructure in Middletown, Connecticut. - Buyer: Russell Public Library, Administrative Services office; City of Middletown, Connecticut. - OEMs: Aruba, Cisco (including Meraki), MikroTik, Fortinet, and American Power Conversion (APC). The Fortinet 6301F virtual firewall is provided by the Connecticut Education Network (CEN), which is also named in the documents. - Equipment and services requested: - Aruba switches: six 1930 48-port PoE, three 1930 24-port PoE, and one 1960 48-port PoE. - MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S router: one; Fortinet 6301F virtual firewall service/components: one; APC SMT1500RM2UC UPS units: five. - Cisco wireless access points: 10 Wireless 9174I, five Wireless 9176I, one Wireless 9163E, 11 Meraki 46, and one Meraki 86. - Maintenance for five racks and network cabling; cabling quantity is unspecified. - Quantity discrepancy: The FCC Form 470 lists 28 wireless access points under the Meraki category, while the project inventory specifies 28 access points across Cisco and Meraki models. These appear to describe the same overall inventory, not additional units. - Network context: Four optically connected wiring closets, primarily CAT6 cabling with some drops tested to CAT5e, and separate public and staff wired and Wi-Fi networks. - Notable requirements: Price each component and subcomponent separately, and separately identify and price items not eligible for E-rate funding. Vendors must have an E-rate SPIN, be authorized to do business in Connecticut, show at least five years of relevant experience, and provide at least three references. SPI reimbursement and discounted billing are required. Procurement depends on E-rate and City funding approval.

Description

Russell Public Library is seeking basic maintenance of internal connections for service year 2027. The request includes maintenance for network equipment such as Aruba switches, cabling, Meraki wireless access points, racks, a router, UPS/battery backups, and a Fortinet firewall; the source notes the Fortinet 6301F firewall is virtual and provided by the Connecticut Education Network. The source refers bidders to the attached project description and timelines and other procurement documents. Responses are due December 3, 2026.

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