E-Rate #270004390

Managed network services for Newton Public Library & Museum’s existing equipment

Newton Public Library & Museum seeks support for its existing eligible network infrastructure through an E-Rate Funding Year 2027 managed services procurement. - Government buyer: Newton Public Library & Museum, a local public library and museum in Newton, Jasper County, Illinois. - Requested service: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing Category 2 network equipment. - OEMs and identified equipment: - Fortinet (FortiGate): FG-40F firewall, quantity 1. - Ubiquiti: UAP-AC-PRO-US access points, quantity 2; USW-24-PoE 24-port switch, quantity 1. - Eaton: 5SC 750VA UPS, quantity 1. - Additional equipment in scope: Firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. The specific inventory can be requested from the applicant. - Notable requirements: Equivalent brands are acceptable. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the applicable Form 473 on file with USAC, and comply with USAC rules. The buyer may consider multi-year, month-to-month, or varying contract terms and wants flexibility to add or remove services. Long-term arrangements should address possible discontinuation of E-Rate funding.

Description

Newton Public Library & Museum is requesting proposals for Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services to operate, manage, and support its existing eligible network equipment. Equipment includes firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; bidders can request the specific inventory list. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered, and bids must include the vendor’s E-Rate SPIN. Bids are due December 9, 2026, and must comply with the stated E-Rate and procurement requirements.

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