Opportunity
E-Rate #260026435
Nicholas-Liberty School Awards Contract for Cisco Meraki Network Equipment, Licenses, and Managed Broadband Services
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 13, 2026
Identifier
260026435
NAICS
541512
Nicholas-Liberty School in Dayton, Ohio is procuring and awarding a contract for Cisco Meraki network equipment, licenses, and managed broadband services under the E-Rate program. - Government Buyer: - Nicholas-Liberty School (Dayton, Ohio) - Contracted with Metropolitan Educational Technology Association (META) - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco (including Cisco Meraki brand) - Metropolitan Educational Technology Association (META) as service provider - Products and Quantities: - 1 Cisco Meraki MS130-24P Cloud Managed 24GE 370W PoE Switch (part number MS130-24P) - 1 Cisco Meraki Enterprise Cloud Controller subscription license, 5 years (part number LIC-MS130-24-5Y or equivalent) - 5 Cisco Meraki CW9172I-RTG or CW9164 Wi-Fi 7 Access Points (part numbers CW9172I-RTG, CW9164, or CW91721-RTG) - 5 Cisco Meraki MR Series Enterprise Subscription licenses, 5 years (part number LIC-ENT-5YR or equivalent) - Services Requested: - Installation and initial configuration of all network equipment - Managed Internal Broadband Service (MIBS): operation, management, and monitoring of internal broadband components, including installation and basic training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be cloud-managed and 100% E-Rate eligible - Five-year subscription licenses for all Meraki devices - Managed broadband services agreement for 60 months, with options for extension - Procurement and award are contingent on E-Rate funding approval - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Nicholas-Liberty School, 5581 Dayton Liberty Rd, Dayton, OH 45417 (primary installation site) - Additional address: 593 Infirmary Road, Dayton, OH 45417 - META office: 100 Executive Drive, Marion, OH 43302 (provider office)
Description
Nicholas-Liberty School in Dayton, Ohio is soliciting bids for Category 2 services under the E-Rate program, specifically for Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections and Wireless Controllers. The procurement includes Cisco Meraki products such as the MS130-24P Cloud Managed switch, CW9164 Cloud Managed wireless access points, and associated 5-year subscription licenses for enterprise cloud controllers. The solicitation is certified and bids are due by May 13, 2026. The project aims to support the school's internal broadband infrastructure with managed services and equipment.