Opportunity
E-Rate #270000474
Alma Area School District Network Hardware and Services Procurement (E-Rate Category 2)
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
270000474
NAICS
423430
The Alma Area School District in Wisconsin is seeking bids for network hardware and services under E-Rate Category 2 Internal Connections. - Government Buyer: - Alma Area School District (Buffalo County, Wisconsin) - OEMs and Vendors: - SonicWALL (firewall) - Meraki (wireless access points and licenses) - HPE Aruba (switches) - Functionally equivalent alternatives are accepted if properly documented - Products/Services Requested: - SonicWALL 03-SSC-3247: 1 unit, 5-year Advanced Protection Service Suite (firewall service) - Meraki CW9171I-RTG: 44 units, Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points with Bluetooth - Meraki LIC-ENT-5YR: 44 units, 5-year MR Series Enterprise subscription licenses - HPE Aruba JL684B#ABA: 2 units, Instant On 1930 24G Class4 PoE 4SFP/SFP+ 370W Switches (managed, rack-mountable) - Installation and initial configuration of all hardware - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must comply with E-Rate and local/state procurement rules - Must provide Lowest Corresponding Price and itemize all charges - Preference for turnkey solutions and functional equivalents to specified models - Award based primarily on price, with consideration for meeting district needs, E-Rate experience, and local presence - Contract contingent on E-Rate funding and local board approval - 5-year terms for licenses and protection services
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of Category 2 Internal Connections services for Alma Area School District. The project includes firewall service, components, and necessary software and licenses, as well as wireless access points and switches with associated software and licenses. Vendors must submit bids via email by the response due date and comply with local and state procurement requirements. The award will be based primarily on price, with additional criteria including meeting overall needs, experience with school districts, E-Rate ability, and local presence.