Wireless controllers, network cabling, managed Wi-Fi and more for Nc Dept Of Public Instruction

(quantity 1 Each, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Cabling (quantity 1 Feet, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Managed Internal Broadband Services: Leased Equipment (3000 entities) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Managed Internal Broadband Services: Existing Equipment (3000 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Cabling (quantity 1 Feet, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Caching And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Wireless Controllers (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Caching (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference, 3000 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Racks (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) Category 2 details: SEE RFP The current Form 470 format requires the unit quantity. This procurement is bid on the quantity of one (1) to establish a unit contract price. However, over the contract period and with up to 3000 potential entities, purchased quantities will vary greatly. Since 2015, over $534 million has been requested as the pre-discount cost for E-Rate eligible equipment and services using the NCDPI State Master Contracts. Note: NCDPI is not the Billed Entity - participating Public School Units (PSUs) and libraries file their own 471. * Wireless Network Equipment: See RFP - high-density, high-throughput, reliable, Wi-Fi access in all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. * Ethernet Switching Equipment: See RFP - switching equipment to support high-density Wi-Fi access in all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. * Caching Solutions: See RFP - caching solution to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. * Cable, Cable Installation, Verification, Testing, Termination and related services: See RFP - cable (et al) to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. * Installation, Activation, and Initial Configuration: See RFP - professional services to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. * Other eligible products/services under Internal Connections (IC): See RFP - support for E-Rate eligible Category 2 products/services to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. * MIBS (Managed Internal Broadband Services): See RFP - Services provided by a third party for the operation, management, and monitoring of eligible broadband internal connections to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. * BMIC (Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections): See RFP - repair and upkeep of eligible internal connections to support all PSUs and libraries that have opted to participate. State or local procurement rules: Please see RFP for all procurement contact details. Vendors should review all of the bid documents carefully before submitting questions and/or bid responses. Questions must be submitted in accordance to the RFP document and NOT any contact person listed on this Form 470. NC eVP Solicitation Number: Doc1732586773 located at URL: https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/details/?id=16a56e70-a5be-f111-aaae-001dd803db57 Eligible entities: 3000.