E-Rate #270000739

Lamar Public School District Network Infrastructure and E-rate Services Solicitation

Lamar Public School District in Arkansas is seeking bids for a comprehensive upgrade of its network infrastructure and telecommunications services under the E-rate program. - Government Buyer: - Lamar Public School District (Arkansas) - OEMs Highlighted: - Extreme Networks (network switches, wireless access points) - American Power Conversion (uninterruptable power supplies) - Products Requested: - Network switches (including Switch Engine 5320, X450-G2, X440-G2 series) - Example part numbers: Switch Engine 5320-48P-8XE, Switch Engine 5320-16P-4XE, X450-G2-48p-10G4, X440-G2-24p-10G4 - Total switch quantity: 45+ units - Wireless access points (AP3000, AP5010 models) - Total WAP quantity: 135+ units - Cabling (40 drops/runs, 40 feet) - Antennas, connectors, and related components (26 units) - Uninterruptable power supplies (8 units) - Services Requested: - Leased dark fiber (3-6 strands) - Leased lit fiber (3 units at 10 Gbps) - Self-provisioned network (3 units) - Data transmission and internet access over third-party networks (3 units at 10 Gbps) - Network equipment for WAN (3-8 units, 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps) - Maintenance and operations for network equipment (3 units, 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps) - Basic maintenance for switches and wireless access points (Extreme Networks) - Managed internal broadband services (3 units) - Notable Requirements: - Functional equivalents accepted for all equipment; no vendor preference - Exact dollar amounts required for all charges - Compliance with E-rate competitive bidding rules and FCC Form 470 - Detailed cost breakdowns and certifications required - Contract term ranges from 1 to 4 years, with monthly billing - Attachments detail specific models, part numbers, and quantities for switches and wireless access points, emphasizing Extreme Networks hardware.

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Lamar Public School District in Lamar, Arkansas, for telecommunications and networking services and equipment. The project includes Category 1 and Category 2 services such as internal connections and cabling. The solicitation provides detailed classification codes related to construction, engineering, and technical consulting services. Prospective bidders can find additional details, including disqualification factors and bid deadlines, on the consulting firm's website. The solicitation requires compliance with FCC Form 470 competitive bidding rules and certifications.

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