Ector County Hospital District Ionwave #26-16

Awarded Contract for Cisco or Equivalent Network Equipment Replacement at Ector County ISD

Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) in Odessa, Texas has awarded a contract for the replacement of end-of-life network equipment across district facilities. - Government Buyer: - Ector County Independent School District (ECISD), Odessa, TX - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco (preferred OEM) - Functionally equivalent OEMs allowed if full compatibility and documentation are provided - Products/Services Requested: - Wireless access points (Cisco CW9176I-RTG, CW9163E-B or equivalent): 3,110 units - Network switches (Cisco C9350-48HX, C9200CX-12P-EDU or equivalent): 445 units - Licenses (LIC-CW-A-5Y, C9300-DNA-E-48-5Y, C9200CX-DNAE12-3Y or equivalent): 3,549 units - Cabling/connectors (CW-ANT-O1-NS-00, PWR-C2-1600WAC-I/2, STACK-T1A-50CM, CAB-SPWR-35CM or equivalent): 853 units - Modules (C9350-NM-8Y= or equivalent): 275 units - Transceivers (SFP-10/25G-CSR-S=, SFP-10G-SR-S= or equivalent): 892 units - Services: removal of old equipment, installation, configuration, shipping, on-site support, and at least three days of staff training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new (no used or refurbished products) - Turnkey solution including removal, installation, configuration, and training - E-Rate eligibility and SPI billing required - Compliance with FCC rules prohibiting certain manufacturers - Adherence to Texas Education Agency purchasing guidelines - Award based on best value: price, quality, compatibility, and vendor reputation - Multi-year contract term with optional renewal to align with E-Rate deadlines

Description

Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Category Two Network Equipment to replace end-of-life equipment. The procurement includes removal of old equipment, installation, and configuration of new network hardware such as wireless access points, switches, licenses, and related cabling/connectors. The district prefers Cisco or equivalent equipment compatible with their existing infrastructure and requires a turnkey solution including on-site support and training. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 14, 2026.

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