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2026-470-DeKalb Preparatory Academy
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DeKalb Preparatory Academy is seeking proposals for Category 1 and Category 2 services under E-Rate guidelines. Category 1 requirements include internet access connections with speeds ranging from 1Gbps to 2+Gbps, with requests for various contract lengths and detailed costs for installation, configuration, and necessary network components. Category 2 requirements focus on network optimization and infrastructure, specifically the creation of VLANs for staff, students, and guests to improve security and performance, as well as the comprehensive cleanup of five network closets. The cleanup involves removing legacy cabling, labeling equipment, and installing new patch cables and at least three rack-mount UPS units. Vendors must submit proposals via email to both the primary contact and the designated consultant, including their SPIN and the 470 number. All bids must comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price rules and security regulations prohibiting equipment from covered companies such as Huawei and ZTE. Proposals should include all assumptions, SKUs or manufacturer part numbers, and a disclosure regarding whether equipment is used or from the gray market. No site visits will be provided for the closet cleanups, as the scope of work is defined by provided photographs and equipment lists.
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Decatur, GA, 30032, USASet-Aside
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Please include quotes for whatever contract lengths/options you can offer.
Please include any installation/configuration and/or special construction/build-out costs as well as quotes for any network components that are necessary to deliver your service that will be billed separately.
As per E-Rate rules, all equivalent solutions will be accepted and evaluated.
Vendors-Please include your SPIN and the 470 number with your proposal. Please be advised that the numbers above are approximate. Please list all assumptions used in creating your proposals. The preferred mode of contact is email. The applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries. Please email all bid responses to this 470 Application to both the applicant contact person listed under Contact Information on the 470 Application and the consultant (contact@example.gov). If a separate proposal is not received from the incumbent service provider, bills from the incumbent service providers may be considered bids for this E-Rate year. All proposals must comply with FCC LCP rules as well as state and local laws. By submitting a bid on the requested services herein, the vendor certifies that its proposed prices are consistent with the FCCs Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) requirements and that its equipment and services are compliant with the FCCs Security Rules Order (FCC 19-121) prohibiting the sale, provision, maintenance, modification, or other support of equipment or services provided or manufactured by Huawei, ZTE Corporation, or any other covered company deemed a national security threat.
Category 2: DeKalb Preparatory Academy would like quotes for:
VLAN Segmentation: DeKalb Preparatory Academy is looking for provider to come to their school to help create VLANs for their staff, students and guest networks. DeKalb believes they already have the equipment they need to do this, using their firewall and managed, existing, switches as the standard architecture. The expected outcome would be to improve network performance and stability as well as stronger security boundaries and reduced cross-network exposure.
Vendors - feel free to quote this per job or per hours.
*Please note that the request for quotes for the VLAN Segmentation have been reflected under both Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance in the dropdowns on the 470 Application to reflect wherever the chosen provider and USAC classifies this service.
Network Closet Clean-Ups: DeKalb Preparatory Academy is looking for a company to come in and help them clean up their 5 network closets. PLEASE NOTE, there will not be any vendor meetings or sight visits However, we have included pictures of each closet as the RFPs to show more details regarding the scope of work.
This request for the network closet clean-up includes five (5) network closets: with the following switches and racks in each closet. Front Office: (1 Switch) GE-DSSG-224-POE 24 PORT GIGABIT MANAGED STACKABLE SWITCH Secretary's Office: (2 Switches and 1 Rack) TRENDnet 24 port and OE-24PRJ45FG 26 port MDF: (4 Switches and 1 Rack) HP PRO CURVE 2910AL-24 PORT/ SWITCH J9145 and TRENDNET SMART SWITCH TPE-5048WS 48 PORT and 0E-24PRJ45FG 26-PORT GIGABIT and TRENDNET TPE-TG240G 24-PORT GIGABIT Cafeteria: (3 Switches and 1 Rack) TRENDnet gigabit PoE switch TPE-TG240g, 24 ports: D link DGS 1210-52MP, 52 ports: OE 24PRJ45FG, 26 ports. Mr. Thomas's Office: (2 Switches) HP PRO CURVE 2910AL 24 PORT SWITCH; 0E-16POE250 16 PORT
Description of Work
1. Each network closet will be cleaned up, including: Installation of new patch cords: for a total of roughly 338+ ports Removal of legacy cabling and outdated equipment
2. Patch Cables / Cabling Installation of new patch cables. New patch cables will be needed please see below for details.
3. Additional Hardware Equipment labeling required: Yes *Please note that the request for quotes for the 5 Network Closet Clean-Ups have been reflected under both Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance in the dropdowns on the 470 Application to reflect wherever the chosen provider and USAC classifies this service.
DeKalb Preparatory Academy would like quotes for:
PATCH CABLES: Up to 2000 ft of patch cables. Please bid the maximum quantity you think will be needed to fully populate each closet. Please see the pictures below. The school would prefer 1ft and 3 ft patch cables or equivalent. Color-coding can be applied if needed.
UPS: -(3+) UPS (preferably APC Smart-UPS 1500VA LCD Rack-Mount or equivalent) and all related components.
If applicable, please indicate if your organization is an authorized reseller of the equipment you are proposing.
If applicable, please indicate if the equipment you are proposing is used equipment.
If applicable, please indicate if the equipment you are proposing is gray market equipment or equivalent.
If applicable, please provide the SKUs or manufacturer part numbers for the products/services listed in your quote. As per E-Rate rules, all equivalent solutions will be accepted and evaluated. Vendors - Please include your SPIN and the 470 number with your proposal. Please be advised that the numbers above are approximate. Please list all assumptions used in creating your proposals. The preferred mode of contact is email. The applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries. Please email all bid responses to this 470 Application to both the applicant contact person listed under Contact Information on the 470 Application and the consultant (contact@example.gov). All proposals must comply with FCC LCP rules as well as state and local laws. By submitting a bid on the requested services herein, the vendor certifies that its proposed prices are consistent with the FCCs Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) requirements and that its equipment and services are compliant with the FCCs Security Rules Order (FCC 19-121) prohibiting the sale, provision, maintenance, modification, or other support of equipment or services provided or manufactured by Huawei, ZTE Corporation, or any other covered company deemed a national security threat.
Requested services (92 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 1 — Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access — Internet Access And Data Transmission Service - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Racks - 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 — Racks - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21170058-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260008237_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133522-MDF%202.heic, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133511-Secretary_s%20Office.jpg, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133526-Cafeteria%202.heic, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133507-Secretary_s%20Office.heic, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133513-MDF.jpg, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133506-Front%20office%20closet%202.jpg, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133504-Front%20Office%20Closet%20.jpg, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133532-Mr.%20Thomas_s%20office%20.jpg, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260008237/16073475/21133524-Cafeteria.jpg
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