# Texas DIR/ESBD #27-006

Spring ISD Network Switch Refresh II – Juniper EX4400 or Equivalent

**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-006
**NAICS:** 541512

Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD) in Houston, Texas is seeking proposals for a district-wide Network Switch Refresh II project.
- Government Buyer:
  - Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD), Procurement Services
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Juniper Networks is specified as the reference OEM for network switches and related components
  - Equivalent products from other OEMs will be considered
- Products Requested:
  - 250 Juniper EX4400-48MP Network Switches (or equivalent)
  - 250 JPSU-1600-CAC-APO Power Supplies for PoE
  - 250 CBL-PWR-C15M-HITMEP-US Power Cables for PoE
  - 187 JNP-100G-DAC-1M DAC Cables (1 meter)
  - 187 JNP-100G-DAC-3M DAC Cables (3 meter)
  - 171 EX4400-EM-4S Network Modules (1G/10G)
  - 171 EX4400-EM-4Y Network Modules (10G/25G)
  - 230 SPF-1G-SX-C Transceivers (1G SX)
  - 230 SPF-25G-LR Transceivers (25G LR)
  - 230 SPF-25G-DAC-3M Transceivers (25G DAC 3 meter)
  - 250 Juniper Mist AI Cloud Services software licenses (or equivalent)
  - 250 units of 5-year support for each switch
- Services Requested:
  - Turnkey installation, configuration, planning, testing, documentation, project management, and quality control
  - Optional professional services for staging, configuration, and installation if District staff does not perform installation
  - Training and knowledge transfer for at least four district engineers
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - All equipment must be new, currently in production, and of the latest design
  - District intends to standardize on Juniper EX4400 switches but will accept equivalent models
  - AI-driven cloud management (Juniper Mist or equivalent) is required
  - Fixed pricing for the initial five-year term, with limited annual increases allowed at renewal
  - Month-to-month extensions possible to prevent service lapses

### Description

The Spring Independent School District (District) is seeking competitive sealed proposals to identify a vendor(s) to supply a Network Switch Refresh to support the District's needs. The contract term is five years, from February 10, 2027, through February 9, 2032, with the possibility of month-to-month extensions thereafter. The project involves providing, configuring, and supporting network switch equipment, including installation and configuration services. The total estimated contract value exceeds $1,000,000, depending on the District's needs over the contract period.

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