Network Infrastructure & Internal Connections: Existing Equipment, Cabling, Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup, Wireless Access Points

Competitive bid for internal connections / network equipment and installation for Economic Improvement Council, Inc., Head Start (School District, 17 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Managed Internal Broadband Services – Existing Equipment
• Internal Connections – Cabling (qty 30000 Feet)
• Internal Connections – Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 16 Each)
• Internal Connections – Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 80 Each)
• Internal Connections – Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 1 Each)
• Internal Connections – Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 25 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup (qty 16 Each)
• Managed Internal Broadband Services – Leased Equipment
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Switches (qty 25 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Wireless Access Points (qty 80 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Cabling (qty 30000 Feet)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Firewall Service and Components (qty 1 Each)
Economic Improvement Council, Inc. is seeking bids for Category 2 E Rate Eligible Internal Connections. PoE capable models preferred where applicable. Firewall Quantity 1 Next generation firewall capable of supporting organizational bandwidth, security, and filtering needs. Wireless Access Points Quantity 80 Indoor access points suitable for classroom, administrative, and common area coverage. Controller based or cloud managed solutions acceptable. UPS Units Quantity 16 Rack mount or tower units sized to support eligible network equipment. Structured Cabling Up to 30,000 feet Cat6/Cat6a cabling, terminations, connectors, patch panels, and installation to support eligible network equipment.EIC is also requesting: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to support eligible network equipment. Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) for break/fix services, software updates, and manufacturer support for eligible components.All proposed equipment and services must comply with the the program administrator Eligible Services List for the applicable funding year. Vendors must provide itemized pricing, identify any ineligible components, and include all required E Rate documentation.
Bids must be considered through 2026-10-29; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.