Network Infrastructure & Internal Connections: Wireless Access Points, Switches, Firewall Service and Components, Firewall Service, Components

Competitive bid for internal connections / network equipment and installation for Holy Family School (School, 1 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Internal Connections – Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 110 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Wireless Access Points (qty 110 Each)
• Internal Connections – Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 12 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Firewall Service and Components (qty 2 Each)
• Internal Connections – Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Cabling (qty 7 Feet)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Switches (qty 12 Each)
• Internal Connections – Cabling (qty 7 Feet)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid. Please reference Form 470 #270001918 on all correspondence. This request is for network equipment (firewall, access points, switches, licenses, and cabling). the program administrator has advised applicants to include all three types of service for each Category 2 line item listed in Appendix A of the RFP document.Holy Family School (the Applicant) is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install network equipment at its eligible locations. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.Proposal Delivery:The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or rebid. Please see the RFP Appendix A for a list of equipment.
All bidders are encouraged to:1. Read and follow the RFP carefully.2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules.3. Monitor EPC for updates and information throughout the bidding process.We will consider multi-year contracts with or without voluntary extensions. All cost proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. Failure to meet any requirement in this 470 or RFP will be sufficient cause to disqualify your proposal.
Bids must be considered through 2026-11-10; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.