Opportunity
E-Rate #270001159
Merritt Independent School District 2 Solicits Bids for 10 Network Switches and Installation Services
Posted
September 24, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
270001159
NAICS
541512
Merritt Independent School District 2 in Elk City, Oklahoma is seeking bids for network infrastructure upgrades under E-rate Funding Year 2027-28. - Government Buyer: - Merritt Independent School District 2 (Beckham County, OK) - Products Requested: - 10 network switches, specifically UniFi USW-Pro-HD-24-PoE or equivalent models - Includes all necessary software and licenses for internal connections - Services Requested: - Installation and configuration of the 10 network switches - Installation services must be priced separately from hardware - OEMs and Vendors: - UniFi (Ubiquiti Networks) is specified as the preferred OEM, but equivalent products from other OEMs are acceptable - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bids must comply with E-rate competitive bidding rules and all SLD/USAC/FCC guidelines - Price is the highest weighted evaluation factor; lowest corresponding price required - Multi-year contracts and voluntary extensions may be considered - All ineligible fees must be cost allocated per E-rate rules - Procurement is subject to E-rate funding and school board approval
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of 10 network switches and necessary software and licenses for Merritt Independent School District 2. The request includes pricing installation and configuration separately from the internal connections. Bidders must cost allocate any ineligible fees and submit bids by 11:59 PM on or before November 2, 2026. The procurement is subject to E-rate funding and governing board approval, with price as the highest weighted factor in bid evaluation.