Ector County Hospital District Ionwave #26-13

Ector County ISD Solicitation for Cisco or Equivalent Network Equipment and Turnkey Installation

Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) in Odessa, Texas is seeking proposals for Category One Network Equipment to upgrade leased dark fiber connections across multiple district sites. - Government Buyer: - Ector County Independent School District (ECISD), Odessa, TX - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Systems, Inc. (standardized OEM) - Functionally equivalent solutions from other OEMs are permitted with proper documentation - Products/Services Requested: - Network switches: - 78 x C9500-24Y4C-EDU (Cisco or equivalent) - 7 x C9500-48Y4C-EDU (Cisco or equivalent) - Licenses: - 7 x C9500-DNA-A-5Y (5-year DNA Advantage) - 78 x C9500-DNA-L-A-5Y (5-year DNA License) - Power supplies: - 85 x C9K-PWR-650WAC-R/2 - Cables and transceivers: - 84 x QSFP-100G-CU1M= cables - 84 x SFP-10G-LR-S= transceivers - 42 x SFP-H10GB-CU1M= cables - Services: - Turnkey installation, configuration, and removal of old equipment - On-site support - Minimum three days of staff training - Shipping/freight to district locations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must support 10Gbps to 40Gbps speeds - Compliance with E-Rate, Texas Education Agency, and FCC rules (including exclusion of Huawei, ZTE, etc.) - Functionally equivalent solutions must be fully documented - All costs (including travel/materials) must be included; SPI billing required - District may award all, part, or none of the services - Open records and lowest corresponding price policies apply

Description

Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Category One Network Equipment to replace end-of-life equipment for their leased dark fiber connections. The procurement includes removal of old equipment, installation, and configuration of new network equipment capable of supporting 10Gbps to 40Gbps speeds. The district prefers Cisco gear or functionally equivalent solutions and requires turnkey solutions including on-site support and training. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 14, 2026, and must comply with E-Rate program rules and Texas state regulations.

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