E-Rate #SWEETWATER1.470.26.C2

Sweetwater County School District #1 in Rock Springs, Wyoming is seeking bids for a large-scale upgrade of its internal network infrastructure under E-rate Category 2 funding. - Government Buyer: - Sweetwater County School District #1 (Rock Springs, WY) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Systems (primary OEM specified) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers may be proposed if full compatibility and equivalency are demonstrated - Products/Services Requested: - Cisco Catalyst Switches (or equivalent): - C9200-24T-EDU (2 units) - C9300-24H-EDU (1 unit) - C9300-24T-EDU (1 unit) - C9300-48UN-EDU (17 units) - C9300-48UXM-EDU (31 units) - C9300L-48PF-4X-EDU (2 units) - C9300-48U-E (3 units) - C9300-48UXM-E (12 units) - Cisco Catalyst 9800-40 Wireless Controllers (EDU-C9800-40-K9, 2 units) - Necessary software and licenses for all equipment - Installation and configuration support (pricing to be provided as a separate cost) - Basic maintenance contracts for switches and controllers (options for 1, 2, or 3 years) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All proposed equipment must be fully compatible and interoperable with the district’s existing infrastructure - Vendors must provide detailed pricing, descriptions, and spec sheets for any alternative (non-Cisco) equipment to prove equivalency - Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions are permitted - Vendors must comply with E-rate eligibility, SLD guidelines, and offer SPI discounts or BEARs as preferred by the district - Purchase is contingent on board approval and USAC funding - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Sweetwater County School District #1, 3550 Foothill Blvd, Rock Springs, WY 82901 - Contract Duration: - Options for one, two, or three-year terms for equipment and maintenance; annual subscription and maintenance options available

Sweetwater County School District #1 is soliciting bids for Category 2 internal connections equipment, specifically switches and necessary software and licenses, primarily from Cisco Systems or equivalent. The procurement includes multiple quantities of various Cisco Catalyst switches and wireless controllers, with options for one, two, and three-year maintenance contracts. Vendors must submit detailed pricing and descriptions via email by the response deadline, agreeing to SPI discounts or BEARs as preferred by the district, and comply with SLD guidelines on Lowest Comparable Price. Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions are accepted, and the purchase is pending board approval and USAC funding.