Opportunity
E-Rate #270000696
Olmsted Falls City Schools Network Equipment and UPS Procurement
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 09, 2026
Identifier
270000696
NAICS
423430
Olmsted Falls City Schools is seeking bids for advanced data equipment to upgrade its district-wide network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Olmsted Falls City Schools, a public school district in Cuyahoga County, Ohio - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Systems, Inc. (network switches, SFP modules) - Cisco Meraki (wireless access points) - Eaton Tripp Lite (UPS units) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted - Products/Services Requested: - 28 network switches (Cisco C9300L-48UXG-4X-E or C9200L-48PXG-4X-E or equivalent) - Must have 48 copper ports, full PoE+ support, modular uplinks, SFP/SFP+ and 10G capability, at least 12 multi-gig ports per switch, 1100W power supply with secondary PSU capability, rack-mountable, stackable, local/network management (not cloud-based), Layer-3 traffic support, and compatibility with existing Cisco network - 110 wireless access points (Cisco Meraki CW9176I or equivalent) - WiFi 7 compatible, PoE (802.3at), compatible with Meraki cloud environment, supports standard wired/wireless protocols, Cisco switch compatible - 28 SFP/SFP+ network connection devices (SFP-10G-SR-S or equivalent) - Up to 10 Gbps, LC-style cable compatible, Cisco compatible - 61 rack-mountable UPS units (Eaton Tripp Lite SMART1500RM2U or equivalent) - Rack-mountable (2U max), fits 19" rack, 1500VA/1350W+, 8+ outlets, power conditioning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be compatible with the district's existing Cisco infrastructure - Switches must support local or network management (not cloud-based) - Access points must support WiFi 7 and integrate with Meraki cloud - UPS units must condition power to protect devices - All required licensing, cords, and software must be included - Equivalent products are allowed if they meet all technical specifications - Quantities: - 28 switches, 110 access points, 28 SFP modules, 61 UPS units - Notable OEMs: Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Eaton Tripp Lite
Description
This solicitation is for data equipment for district buildings including 28 network switches (Cisco C9300L-48UXG-4X-E or equivalent), 28 network access points (Cisco Meraki CW9176I or equivalent), 28 network connection devices (SPF-10G-SR-S or equivalent), and 61 rack mountable UPS units (Eaton Tripp Lite SMART1500RM2U or equivalent). The equipment must meet specific technical requirements such as PoE+ support, modular uplinks, WiFi 7 compatibility, and rack mountability. The switches must support local or network management, layer-3 traffic, and be compatible with the existing Cisco network without additional purchases. The UPS units must condition power to protect devices from brownouts and over-voltages. All necessary cables, licensing, and software are required.