E-Rate #CP27-47001-WAP

Calcasieu Parish School Board Wireless Networking Equipment and Support Solicitation

Calcasieu Parish School Board is seeking E-rate eligible proposals for wireless networking solutions to support its school district operations. - Government Buyer: - Calcasieu Parish School Board, Technology Department, Lake Charles, Louisiana - OEMs and Vendors: - Extreme Networks (specified OEM for wireless access points) - Equivalent manufacturers may be proposed for new access points - Products Requested: - Support and maintenance for approximately 4,000 existing Extreme Networks AP350 wireless access points - Optional purchase of approximately 200 new enterprise-class wireless access points (Extreme AP305C, AP3020, or equivalent) - All necessary cloud management licensing, software maintenance, technical support, and manufacturer support for the wireless environment - Product Line Items: - 4,000 Extreme Networks AP350 access points (support/maintenance) - 200 Extreme AP305C or AP3020 access points (optional acquisition) - Services Line Items: - Licensing, subscriptions, updates, and support for wireless access points - Unique Requirements: - Solutions must be compatible with the District's current infrastructure or provide equivalent functionality - Vendors must comply with E-rate program requirements - No installation services required for new access points - Advanced Hardware Replacement is ineligible under E-rate but may be quoted separately - Quantities and scope may change based on funding and operational needs - Both sealed and electronic proposal submissions required; late or automated responses will be disqualified

Description

The District is seeking E-rate eligible proposals for wireless networking equipment, cloud management licensing, software maintenance, technical support, and manufacturer support for approximately 4,000 existing Extreme Networks wireless access points (AP350) and the optional acquisition of approximately 200 enterprise-class wireless access points (Extreme AP305C or AP3020 or equivalent). Services shall include all licensing, subscriptions, updates, support, and associated components necessary to maintain a fully operational and supported wireless environment. Solutions must be compatible with the District's existing infrastructure or provide equivalent functionality as described in the associated RFP. Vendors must comply with all E-rate program requirements. Quantities are estimates and subject to change based on funding and operational needs.

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