16051836 - CENTRO MATER CHILD CARE SERVICES 2026 CAT2 REV 2AP 38APLIC 1SW 9SWLIC 3FWLIC

Additional information to the above request is as follows (quantities are approximate):
Equipment Needed: 2+ Fortinet FortiAP 431F -Wireless Access Point FAP-431F-E or equivalent 1+ Fortinet Fortiswitch 148F-FPOE 48 port Switch FS-148F-FPOE or equivalent
Licenses Needed 3+ Fortigate 100F 1 Year ThreatProtection UTP License Renewal FG-100F-BDL-809-12 or equivalent 9+ Fortiswitch -148F-FPOE 1 Year Premium Support License Renewal FC-10-148FF-247-02-12 or equivalent 38+ Fortinet FortiAP 431F License Renewal FC-10-F431F-247-02-12 or equivalent
The above includes installation, implementation and all needed licenses.
Maintenance on all eligible equipment at each site.
The Applicant reserves the right to add, remove or amend services and/or locations based upon cost, business needs and budgetary requirements.
Requested services (6 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Switches - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components
State/local procurement requirements: The following items are required to be considered a valid bid:
(1) Initial contact MUST be made VIA EMAIL ONLY (applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries) to the SCHOOL and TECHNICAL CONTACT(s) listed on the Form 470. - Do not call or email the Consultant(s) unless School contact information is not correct. The consultant is NOT evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes.
(2) The email subject line MUST reference the SCHOOL NAME and 470 NUMBER.
(3) All bids MUST contain Form 470 #, a valid SPIN #, Company Name, Contact Information and the specific services/equipment that you are offering/bidding on.
(4) All bids MUST comply with all applicable state and local laws, procurement rules, and contract regulations.
(5) All bids in response to this Form 470 must offer the Service Provider's Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) as described on USACs website.
The Applicant desires the ability to add, remove, or amend services as business needs require, and therefore may consider contracts with flexible terms.
All accepted bids will be subject to E Rate funding approval. Bids may be presented with a month to month/tariff option; a single year option up to a 5 year multi-year option with voluntary extensions. Service Providers are encouraged to make multiple proposals/options. Voluntary contract extensions should be identified within the awarded contract stating duration and number of extensions.
The consultant will NOT be involved in the bid distribution to applicants, evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes. Only contact the consultants if you are having difficulty contacting the school.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260021756/16051836/21186582-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260021756_CERTIFIED.pdf