E-Rate #52-CAT2PH2-0127

IDEA Public Schools Network Refresh: E-Rate CAT 2 Equipment & Installation Services

IDEA Public Schools, a Texas school district, is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category Two network equipment and installation services to refresh network infrastructure at multiple campuses. - Government Buyer: - IDEA Public Schools (School District), technical contact: Cristina Gomez - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Systems (network electronics) - Eaton (uninterruptible power supplies) - Chatsworth (network racks) - Equivalent alternatives permitted for all products - Products Requested: - 34 wireless access points (Cisco Systems or equivalent) - 6 switches (Cisco Systems or equivalent) - 4 network racks (Chatsworth or equivalent) - 1 uninterruptible power supply (Eaton or equivalent) - 56 antennas, connectors, and related components (no manufacturer preference) - 24 feet of cabling (no manufacturer preference) - Services Requested: - Turnkey installation, initial configuration, testing, and performance validation - Wireless performance survey post-installation - Removal and disposal of legacy equipment - Submission of project documentation for E-Rate compliance - Basic maintenance for all equipment line items - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must integrate with existing infrastructure and comply with E-Rate and FCC rules - Respondents must provide valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and FCC Registration Number (FCCRN) - Manufacturer certifications (e.g., Cisco) and insurance required - After-hours installation options available - Wireless performance survey required - Equivalent products allowed if they meet technical requirements - The procurement covers both equipment and ongoing maintenance, with a focus on scalable, reliable, and compliant network solutions.

Description

This solicitation is for the provision of E-Rate Category Two (CAT 2) network equipment and installation services to support a network phase 2 project at one IDEA Public Schools site in Texas: IDEA Lopez. The project involves replacing existing network equipment approaching end-of-life with functionally equivalent or superior solutions that integrate with the existing network infrastructure. Services include equipment procurement, delivery, installation, configuration, testing, performance validation, maintenance, removal of legacy equipment, and submission of required project documentation. The vendor should be Cisco Systems or equivalent, and the response deadline is September 23, 2026.

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