Network Infrastructure & Internal Connections: Existing Equipment, Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup, Switches, Racks

Competitive bid for internal connections / network equipment and installation for Lowell Area Schools (School District, 10 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Managed Internal Broadband Services – Existing Equipment
• Internal Connections – Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 1 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Switches (qty 57 Each)
• Internal Connections – Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 57 Each)
• Internal Connections – Racks (qty 1 Each)
• Internal Connections – Cabling (qty Feet)
• Internal Connections – Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components (qty Each)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Category One Network Equipment (qty 3 Each; capacity 10240.00 Mbps to 25600.00 Mbps)
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Internet Access and Data Transmission Service (qty 1 Each; capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 5120.00 Mbps)
See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed. See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed. Racks are not needed but selected in case there is a bracket needed for equipment. MIBS is selected in case licenses fall under this category.
See RFP.
Bids must be considered through 2026-10-28; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.