2018 E-Rate FAQ
Marmot Broadband for 2018 Marmot E-Rate 470
Category 1:
The 470 #180001189 has been closed, please use this 470 #180004473.
The 28 days has elapsed, and a winner has been selected.
Questions & Answers:
Q1: Are you able to use my original quote for the closed 470 (#180001189), or do I need to re-bid?
A1: You will need to re-bid.
Category 2:
The 28 days has elapsed, and a winner has been selected.
Questions & Answers:
Q1: After USAC Approval what percentage is the library responsible for (10%,20%)?
A1: 35%
Q2: Is there a specific part number that you have had success with from a switch and access point standpoint?
A2: The "Supplemental Site Spreadsheet" has the specifications that we require in a switch.
Q3: Do you need the SFP ports on the switches?
A3: Yes.
Q4: Are you looking for a 5 year license?
QA: Yes.
Q5: Is your current network solution Meraki?
A5: Yes we currently are using Meraki.
Q6: Are you looking a doing a complete network hardware refresh?
A6: No, we are doing a partial hardware replacement of aging equipment. So the replacements have to integrate with our existing system.
Q7: Will the following meet your requirements?
· Wireless Access Points - MR42-HW Qty.35 with the 5 years Meraki license subscription
· Switches - MS225-48LP-HW (Meraki MS225-48LP L2 Stck Cld-Mngd 48x GigE 370W PoE Switch) Qty.28 with the 5 years Meraki license subscription.
· Switches MS225-24P-HW (Meraki MS225-24P L2 Stck Cld-Mngd 24x GigE 370W PoE Switch) Qty.11 with the 5 years Meraki license subscription.
A7: Yes, those devices meet our requirements as listed on our website.