Award
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #26-0395
E-RATE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT - RFP #26-0395
Recipient
CDW Government, LLC
Award Amount
$591,673.00
Ceiling
$591,673.00
Awarded
February 17, 2026
Identifier
26-0395
The Sarasota County School Board in Florida awarded a contract to CDW Government LLC for the provision of E-Rate Network Infrastructure Equipment, with a total amount not to exceed $591,673.35. The funding is 80% from the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) under the Schools and Libraries Program (E-Rate) and 20% from District Funds in the Local Area Network budget. The procurement was conducted via RFP #26-0395, with proposals received from six vendors. The contract includes the supply of Cisco Catalyst switches, licenses, and accessories compatible with existing Cisco network devices, supporting Cisco DNA Center management software, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). The period of performance begins upon approval and USAC funding confirmation and continues until all items are purchased, with delivery FOB destination within Sarasota County, Florida. The award aims to upgrade network infrastructure to support educational technology needs, with detailed product line items and licensing options. The contract emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, and the award process involved evaluation of proposals, with the selected vendor being CDW Government LLC.
Description
The Sarasota County School Board approved the proposal of CDW Government, LLC to provide E-Rate Network Infrastructure Equipment. The award amount is not to exceed $591,673.35, funded 80% from USAC and 20% from District Funds in the Local Area Network budget. The award is contingent upon funding from the USAC Funds Schools and Libraries Program (E-Rate) and future District funding.