10812-20250213143229 DCS

The DeSoto County School Board of Education is seeking unpriced proposals for Network Management and Monitoring Equipment and Services, specifically soliciting one FortiManager Device Management License and one FortiAnalyzer Network Traffic Analyzer through Bid #342-NETWORK-DCS25. The procurement is E-rate reimbursable and requires specialized technical specifications, including a FortiAnalyzer device capable of handling 200GB per day of logs with minimum 16TB storage (8TB after RAID configuration) and a FortiManager license to manage 110 devices. Bidders must be Fortinet resellers with at least 5 years of experience and provide a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and Federal Registration Number (FCC-FRN). The procurement schedule includes a bid release date of February 13, 2025, with questions due by February 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm CST, unpriced bid proposals due February 26, 2025 at 9:30 am CST, and a reverse auction for approved bidders scheduled for March 7, 2025 at 8:30 am CST. The reverse auction will be conducted as a single line item, with the winning bidder required to submit itemized pricing, and anticipated board approval is set for March 19, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive qualifications, including proof of being an authorized Fortinet reseller and willingness to accept E-rate program payment terms. Insurance requirements include $1 million in general liability coverage and $500,000 in workers' compensation insurance. While the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves network management technology with specific technical requirements. All equipment and services will be delivered to a single location in Hernando, Mississippi. The procurement appears focused on upgrading network monitoring and management infrastructure for the DeSoto County School District, with an emphasis on comprehensive technical capabilities and compliance with E-rate program guidelines.