Public Wi-Fi Managed Service

The Chelsea Housing Authority in Chelsea, Massachusetts requires a managed public Wi-Fi service for a public housing apartment building and its residents. The agency is seeking to establish secure and reliable internet connectivity by acquiring specific networking hardware, security appliances, and management devices. This procurement addresses the need for robust network security, remote management capabilities, and reliable data transmission within the residential facility. The scope of work covers the provision of a Fortinet FortiGate FG-200F network security and firewall appliance featuring eighteen ports, ten-gigabit Ethernet, and a three-year twenty-four-seven FortiCare support package. The agency also requires a Fortinet SFP mini-GBIC module for optical fiber gigabit Ethernet data networking. Additionally, the project includes an Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus packet capture and analysis device along with a nineteen-inch beige rack-mount accessory. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency expects the performance of the contract work to occur offsite. The contract period will span one year from the date of award. The agency is looking for budget proposals from interested parties rather than setting a predefined funding limit. Evaluation criteria will depend on the submitted proposals that meet the technical specifications of the requested hardware and services. The agency will conduct a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 22, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the procurement no later than June 29, 2026.