Network Infrastructure & Internal Connections: Firewall Service, Components, Switches, Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup, Cabling

Competitive bid for internal connections / network equipment and installation for Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis (School District, 5 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Internal Connections – Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 3 Each)
• Internal Connections – Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 14 Each)
• Internal Connections – Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 14 Each)
• Internal Connections – Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 3 Each)
• Internal Connections – Cabling (qty 64 Feet)
Review all details contained in RFP to verify products, services and quantitiesRefer to this RFP for specific bid/procurement details & requirementsProducts should include all necessary hardware, ancillaries where applicable, each item listed should include associated eligible licenses, software, and basic maintenance and support.Due to E-Rate bidding rules, we will accept bids that specify items / components that are FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT to the part numbers listed in this document.
All service providers must follow local and state procurement requirements for schools, both private and public, public-school districts, and libraries, as applicable
Bids must be considered through 2026-10-30; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.