Specifications include, but are not limited to: Durham Public Schools (DPS) is seeking bids/quotes for E-Rate Category 2 Services for MANAGED INTERNAL BROADBAND SERVICES (MIBS). Eligible Managed Internal Broadband Services Defined by the FCC as: “Services provided by a third party for the operation, management, and monitoring of eligible broadband internal connections are eligible managed internal broadband services (e.g., managed Wi-Fi).” Services quoted may include: E-Rate support is limited to eligible expenses or portions of expenses that directly support and are necessary for the broadband connectivity within schools and libraries. Eligible expenses include the management and operation of the LAN/WLAN, including installation, activation and initial configuration of eligible components, and on-site training on the use of eligible equipment. Management and Operation of the LAN Equipment should go beyond the Basic Maintenance of Eligible Broadband Internal Connections Services as defined by the FCC: “support is available for basic maintenance and technical support appropriate to maintain reliable operation when provided for eligible broadband internal connections. • Repair and upkeep of eligible hardware • Wire and cable maintenance • Configuration changes • Basic technical support including online and telephone-based technical support • Software upgrades and patches including bug fixes and security patches”
