E-Rate #17031

Spring Branch ISD Network Equipment and Services RFP (Aruba, Juniper Networks, or Equivalent)

Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) in Houston, Texas is seeking proposals for a large-scale upgrade of its wired and wireless network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) - Contact: Shelby Acevedo - OEMs Highlighted: - Aruba (or equivalent) - Juniper Networks (or equivalent) - Products Requested: - Switches and necessary software/licenses - Estimated quantity: 2,500 (1,250 with installation/configuration, 1,250 without) - Wireless access points and necessary software/licenses - Estimated quantity: 11,000 (5,500 with installation/configuration, 5,500 without) - Routers and necessary software/licenses - Estimated quantity: 4 (2 with installation/configuration, 2 without) - Antennas, connectors, and related components - Estimated quantity: 20,200 (15,000 with installation/configuration, 5,000 without, plus 200 from Juniper Networks) - Cabling for internal connections - Estimated quantity: 20,000 feet - Services Requested: - Installation and initial configuration for most equipment - Basic maintenance of internal connections (as part of the solution) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must meet or exceed industry standards and comply with E-Rate, FCC, and USAC regulations - No automatic or evergreen contract renewals; voluntary extensions only - Pricing and infrastructure information will be public - Vendors must register on IonWave for RFP access and submission - No separate bids for basic maintenance or managed broadband services; these must be included in the internal connections solution - Compliance with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule is required - Estimated contract value: substantial, likely in the multi-million dollar range due to scale and scope - Period of Performance: - Multi-year contract possible with voluntary extensions - Funding Year 2027; specific dates for pre-proposal conference and submission deadlines

Description

Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for wired and wireless network equipment and internet services. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and instructions in the attached RFP# 17031 documents. Important dates include a pre-proposal conference on September 16, 2026, a question deadline on September 22, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline on October 27, 2026. Vendors must register on the IonWave bidding system to access solicitation documents. The district intends to award one or more contracts that meet or exceed industry standards and comply with all applicable regulations.

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