E-Rate #270000566

Liberty ISD Broadband Upgrade: Leased Lit Fiber Internet Access and HPE Aruba Network Equipment

Liberty Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is seeking proposals for a district-wide broadband upgrade, including leased lit fiber internet access and advanced network equipment. - Government Buyer: - Liberty Independent School District (Liberty County, Texas) - OEMs and Vendors: - HPE Aruba (highlighted as preferred OEM for network equipment) - Equivalent alternatives are permitted - Products/Services Requested: - Leased lit fiber internet access with scalable bandwidth options (10 Gbps to 25 Gbps), terminating at the Liberty Professional Building and serving all district sites - Network equipment: - 7 HPE Aruba 8360-24XF2C v2 24-port 10G SFP+ 2-port 100G QSFP28 switches (JL710C) or equivalent - 14 HPE Aruba J9151E 10G SFP+ LC LR 10km SMF transceivers or equivalent - 7 HPE Aruba Central R3K05AAE Switch Class-5 Foundation 5-year subscriptions or equivalent - 7 HPE Aruba JL710C ABA power cords (U.S. localization) or equivalent - Installation, activation, initial configuration, and ongoing maintenance/technical support for all equipment and services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new and owned by the district unless otherwise specified - Multi-year contract options (e.g., 3 years) with installment payments for eligible installation costs over 4 years - Bandwidth scalability during contract term - Compliance with E-Rate program rules and Texas Education Agency guidelines - Separation of eligible and ineligible costs in proposals - Inclusion of manufacturer warranties where applicable - Vendors encouraged to propose equivalent or more cost-effective solutions - Electronic proposal submission required via specified RFP system

Description

This solicitation is for leased lit fiber and network equipment services for Liberty Independent School District in Texas. The procurement includes Category 1 and Category 2 services, specifically data transmission and internet access with bandwidth capacities ranging from 10 Gbps to 25 Gbps. The solicitation requires electronic submission of proposals through the specified RFP system and compliance with Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Guidelines. Vendors must register and submit bids electronically, and all questions will be answered publicly as addenda.

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