E-Rate #270000968

RSU 13 Network Equipment and Services Solicitation: Cisco/Meraki Wireless, Switches, Firewalls, Licenses, and Installation

Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13), a school district in Rockland, Maine, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive upgrade of its network infrastructure for E-Rate Funding Year 2027-28. - Government Buyer: - RSU 13 (Regional School Unit 13), Rockland, Maine - Contact: Bruce Johnson - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Systems - Cisco Meraki - Equivalent manufacturers may be proposed - Products Requested: - Wireless Access Points: 243 units (Cisco/Meraki or equivalent) - Network Switches: 35 units (various Cisco/Meraki models) - MS120-8FP: 1 unit - MS225-24P: 16 units - MS225-48FP: 7 units - MS250-24P: 1 unit - MS250-48FP: 3 units - MS350-24P: 3 units - MS350-48FP: 4 units - Firewalls: 9 units (Cisco/Meraki or equivalent) - Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components: 287 units - Licenses: - MR Enterprise License: 243 units (LIC-ENT-1yr) - Advanced Security Licenses for MX250 (8 units) and MX400 (1 unit) - Enterprise License and Support for all switch models - Cabling, connectors, and installation materials - Services Requested: - Full installation and configuration of all equipment - Bundled warranty and manufacturer maintenance support services (BMIC/MIBS) - Software upgrades, patches, and technical assistance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must comply with E-Rate eligibility rules - Bundled support and warranty required for all equipment - Multi-year license options (1, 3, and 5 years) - Pricing must remain firm for the contract period, with possible extension - All necessary documentation and pricing must be provided - Standalone BMIC or MIBS solutions are not sought; must be bundled with equipment - Installation, configuration, travel, shipping, and all fees must be included

Description

This solicitation requests proposals for wireless access points' associated software and licenses, network switches' associated software and licenses, and firewalls' associated software and licenses. The offeror is requested to include all necessary cabling, licenses, connectors, components, installation, configuration, travel, per diem, shipping, and any other applicable fees. The applicant seeks bundled warranty and licenses including manufacturer maintenance support services for the equipment listed in the RFP. Proposed solutions may include products and services defined as BMIC and/or MIBS in the E-Rate Eligible Services list, but standalone BMIC or MIBS solutions are not sought. The project is for the RSU 13 School District in Rockland, ME, with a response deadline of October 21, 2026.

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