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This is a bidding schedule attachment for South Carolina's E-Rate Category 2 Network Products and Services solicitation, which covers network equipment and managed services for eligible schools and libraries. The procurement is structured across multiple lots, with proposals due August 17, 2026. The solicitation encompasses nine categories of network products and services: broadband internal connections (including antennas, connectors, firewalls, routers, switches, access points, wireless controllers, and supporting software); managed internal broadband services with installation and hardware ownership options; basic maintenance of eligible broadband connections; additional value-added reseller services; and approved third-party products such as cabling, racks, uninterruptible power supplies, and firewalls. Lots 1-8 reference specific manufacturer baseline price lists from vendors including Extreme Networks, Barracuda, HPE, Juniper, Palo Alto, Ruckus, Fortinet, and Cisco, with pricing effective between June 1 and June 26, 2026, while Lot 9 permits new functionality with manufacturer price lists submitted by offerors.

Bidders are required to provide minimum percentage discounts off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for broadband internal connections and approved third-party products, with failure to provide discounts rendering proposals non-responsive. Pricing must include maximum monthly rates, hourly rates, and flat fees for managed services and maintenance activities. All offerors must hold a valid Federal Communications Commission Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and certify willingness to participate in the Universal Service Fund and E-Rate discount programs administered by the FCC and South Carolina Public Service Commission. The procurement leverages federal E-Rate funding to reduce costs for eligible institutions, and proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, pricing competitiveness, and prior experience with E-Rate-funded projects. The contract includes potential renewal options, and South Carolina procurement policies may include set-asides for small businesses or minority-owned vendors.