26UPS 470-3

Category 1: Uxbridge Public Schools is seeking bids for (4) 2-5GB internet service connections with options for a bundled firewall for each connection, and options for coax redundancy secondarily. All quantities & capacities are approximate. All inquiries & bid responses must be directed VIA EMAIL to the technical contact listed on this Form 470 at erate@uxbridge.k12.ma.us. Vendor is responsible for providing their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). All bids received must be specific for services requested on this Form 470. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Category 2: Uxbridge Public Schools is seeking bids for a MIBS Managed service with Level 2 and 3 helpdesk/ engineering, including 4 hours onsite per week for the following: (1) Sophos XGS5500 firewall (Spectrum provided fiber loop), (1) Extreme Networks cloud controller, (140) Extreme access points across 4 sites, (28) Brocade Switches: (2) Central Office, (6) at Earl D. Taft Elementary, (10) at Whitin Elementary, (10) at Uxbridge High School. The district is also seeking a managed service for a Fortinet Firewall. The district is seeking MIBS for leased equipment for Meraki or equivalent. Please separate any ineligible equipment on the managed service proposal. All quantities & capacities are approximate. All inquiries & bid responses must be directed VIA EMAIL to the technical contact listed on this Form 470 at erate@uxbridge.k12.ma.us. Vendor is responsible for providing their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). All bids received must be specific for services requested on this Form 470. Vendor should specifically note any non-E-Rate eligible items in bid response. Prices quoted should be firm, including a line item for any expected tariff or rate increases.
Requested services (3 line items): - Category 1 — Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access — Internet Access And Data Transmission Service - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment
State/local procurement requirements: All inquiries & bid responses must be directed VIA EMAIL to the technical contact listed on this Form 470 at erate@uxbridge.k12.ma.us.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260011412/120287/20764144-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260011412_CERTIFIED.pdf