9217 - EDEN INSTITUTE 2026 CAT2 9AP 9SW 1FW 12UPS 37LIC MIB

Additional information to the above request is as follows (quantities are approximate):
Wireless Access Points: 9+ Cisco Meraki MR44 or MR57 or equivalent
Switches: 2+ Cisco Meraki MS120 8 ports or equivalent 1+ Cisco Meraki MS120 24 ports or equivalent 6+ Cisco Meraki MS250 48 ports or equivalent
Firewall: 1+ Cisco Meraki MX85 or equivalent
UPS: 12+ Rack Mount 2200VA, 1980W examples: 110 or 220 volt APC Smart-UPS SMT2200RM2U, APC SRT2200RMXLA, Eaton 9SX/9PX 2200RT, CyberPower PR2200LCDRT2U, or equivalent
LICENSES: 9+ Meraki MR44 or MR57 3 year enterprise license or equivalent 9+ Meraki MS120-FP 8 ports 3 year license or equivalent 2+ Meraki MS120-FP 24 ports 3 year license or equivalent 14+ Meraki MS250-FP 48 ports 3 year license or equivalent 2+ Meraki MX85 Advanced Security 3 year license or equivalent 1+ Meraki MX250 Advanced Security 3 year license or equivalent
MANAGED SERVICES: Managed Internal Broadband on leased/existing equipment - Vendor managing our network including firewalls, switches, access point, security (currently managed by IT Data) 250+ licenses - Firewall as a service like Lightspeed to manages all student and teacher devices outside out our network
INSTALLATION /PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Network equipment replacement and new installations, configurations (currently managed by IT Data)
Basic Maintenance on all eligible equipment at each site.
The above includes installation, implementation and all needed licenses.
The Applicant reserves the right to add, remove or amend services and/or locations based upon cost, business needs and budgetary requirements.
Requested services (18 line items): - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Switches - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment
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/Form470/260007521/9217/20657202-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260007521_CERTIFIED.pdf