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Spring Branch ISD Solicits Proposals for Aruba and Juniper Network Equipment and Installation

Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) in Houston, TX is seeking proposals for a large-scale upgrade of its wired and wireless network infrastructure for Funding Year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD), Houston, TX - OEMs Highlighted: - Aruba (for switches, wireless access points, antennas, and related components) - Juniper Networks (for routers, antennas, and related components) - Products and Quantities Requested: - Switches and necessary software/licenses: 2,500 units (1,250 with Aruba or equivalent, 1,250 with no preference) - Wireless access points and necessary software/licenses: 11,000 units (5,500 with Aruba or equivalent, 5,500 with no preference) - Antennas, connectors, and related components: 25,100 units (20,000 with Aruba or equivalent, 200 with Juniper Networks or equivalent, 5,000 with no preference) - Routers and necessary software/licenses: 4 units (all Juniper Networks or equivalent) - Cabling: 20,000 feet (no preference on manufacturer) - Services: - Installation and initial configuration required for most hardware - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals may include equivalent products from other manufacturers - Compliance with FCC rules and Texas Education Code for staff conduct and registry checks - Multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions are possible; automatic/evergreen extensions are not allowed - All pricing and infrastructure information will be public - Proposals must be submitted via the IonWave electronic bidding system - Estimated contract value is expected to be in the multi-million dollar range due to the scale of equipment and installation required.

Description

Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for wired and wireless network equipment. The procurement includes switches, cabling, antennas, connectors, wireless access points, routers, and related components primarily from manufacturers such as Aruba and Juniper Networks. Vendors must register on the IonWave electronic bidding system to access solicitation documents and submit sealed proposals by October 27, 2026. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 16, 2026, and the district emphasizes compliance with FCC rules and USAC guidelines.

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