Opportunity
E-Rate #270003969
La Harpe CSD 347 seeks managed internal broadband services for its existing network
Posted
November 08, 2026
Respond By
December 06, 2026
Identifier
270003969
NAICS
541513, 541519
La Harpe CSD 347 is seeking E-Rate Category 2 managed services for its existing school network in La Harpe, Illinois. - Buyer: La Harpe CSD 347, a school district in Illinois. - Requested service: Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor eligible internal network equipment; this is a services request, not a new-hardware purchase. - OEMs and equipment identified: Fortinet FortiGate 100F firewall (model FG-100F; part FG100FTK), 1; Aruba/HP switches and wireless equipment: - 2530-48GPOE+ switch (J9772A), 2; 2530-48G switch (J9775A), 4. - 2930F-48G-4SFP+ switch (JL254A), 1; 6100 48G POE 4SFP+ switch (JL675A), 2. - AP-505 access points (R2H29A), 6; 7205 device (JW736A), 1. - 205/AP-205 devices (JW213A), 15, and one additional device (JW164A); 315 access points (JW797A), 2. - Other eligible equipment categories: Router, cabling, network controller, and UPS battery backup are identified, but quantities and specific models are not provided in the current RFP attachment. The earlier inventory identifies the 7205 as a network device; the equipment list may be obtained from the applicant. - Notable requirements: Equivalent brands are acceptable. The vendor must have an E-Rate SPIN and the 2027 Form 473 on file with USAC and comply with applicable USAC rules. Proposals and questions are directed to Jill Dare by email. The district seeks flexibility to adjust services as its needs change and protection if E-Rate funding is discontinued.
Description
La Harpe CSD 347 seeks proposals for managed internal broadband services (MIBS) to support and manage its existing eligible network equipment. Equipment identified includes firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; the RFP refers to an attached inventory for specific items. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered, and vendors must have and include a SPIN. Bids must be emailed to the listed technical contacts and comply with the stated E-Rate and local and state procurement requirements.