# E-Rate #126-2-10-20

Pickens County School District Network Licensing and Support (Cisco Meraki or Equivalent) for FY2027 E-Rate

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 14, 2026
**Identifier:** 126-2-10-20
**NAICS:** 541512

The School District of Pickens County, South Carolina, is seeking proposals for network licensing and manufacturer support for its Cisco Meraki wireless access points and switches under E-Rate Category Two for FY2027.
- Government Buyer:
  - School District of Pickens County, Procurement Office
  - Contact: Julie Hunter
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Cisco Systems, Inc. (Meraki)
  - Equivalent manufacturers permitted
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Cisco Meraki (or equivalent) network licensing for 1700 MR wireless access points and multiple switch models:
    - 14 MS120-8FP switches
    - 53 MS225-24P switches
    - 375 MS225-48FP switches
    - 4 MS250-24P switches
    - 2 MS250-48FP switches
  - Licensing options include Co-Termination, Subscription, and Enterprise Agreement models for 1-, 3-, and 5-year terms
  - Manufacturer support and basic maintenance for all devices
  - Incidental services such as license provisioning and migration may be proposed
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Strict compliance with E-Rate rules and district/state procurement codes
  - Vendors must provide current SKUs and maintain valid SPIN/498 IDs
  - Proposals must clearly separate E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs
  - No licenses or services may be provisioned before written District Notice to Proceed
  - Pricing must remain firm for the entire awarded term; extensions require mutual agreement
  - Flexibility for equivalent or better solutions is allowed

### Description

The School District of Pickens County is seeking proposals for FY2027 E-Rate Category Two for Cisco Meraki licensing or equivalent and manufacturer support for existing wireless access points and switches. Pricing is requested for 1-, 3-, and 5-year Co-Termination, Subscription, and Enterprise Agreement licensing options. Vendors must follow RFP 126-2-10-20, provide current SKUs, separately identify eligible and ineligible costs, and maintain a valid SPIN/498 ID. No licenses may be provisioned before written District Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

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