Opportunity

E-Rate #260026378

East Butler Public School District Solicits Ubiquiti Unifi Network Switches, Wireless Access Points, UPS Units, and Fiber Cabling

Posted

March 31, 2026

Respond By

April 28, 2026

Identifier

260026378

NAICS

423690

East Butler Public School District in Nebraska is seeking proposals for a comprehensive upgrade of its internal network infrastructure under E-Rate Category 2 funding. - Government Buyer: - East Butler Public School District, Brainard, Nebraska - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Ubiquiti (primary OEM for network switches and wireless access points) - Eaton (primary OEM for uninterruptible power supplies) - Equivalent brands will be considered if they meet technical requirements - Products and Quantities Requested: - Managed PoE Ubiquiti Unifi Switches or equivalent: - 7 x 48-port Unifi Network Switches - 2 x 24-port Unifi Network Switches - 1 x 8-port Unifi Network Switch - 1 x Aggregate Unifi Network Switch - 2 x Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE (400W) or equivalent (with advanced Layer 3 features, 400W PoE, DC backup-ready) - 44 x Ubiquiti (or equivalent) Wireless Access Points (Wifi7 Pro Max) - 5 x Eaton 1500VA Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) or equivalent - OM4/Fiber Optic Cabling (quantity as needed) - Notable Requirements: - All network equipment must be fully compatible with the existing Ubiquiti Unifi network management system - Technical criteria for switches include multiple PoE+ and PoE++ ports, 10G SFP+ ports, high PoE power availability, DC power backup readiness, and Layer 3 Etherlighting - Evaluation is weighted 80% on cost and 20% on technical compliance - No installation services are required; procurement is for equipment and necessary software/licenses only - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable if they meet or exceed the specified technical requirements - Place of Performance/Delivery: - East Butler Public School District, 212 S Madison St, Brainard, NE 68626

Description

East Butler Public School District is soliciting proposals for internal connections switches along with necessary software and licenses. The procurement involves acquiring two managed PoE Ubiquiti Unifi switches or equivalent that are compatible with their existing network management system. The project aims to upgrade or add these switches to specific areas within their facilities. Proposals will be evaluated primarily on cost and technical criteria, with a due date of April 28, 2026.

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