Opportunity
E-Rate #270001778
Garland ISD Category 2 Network Equipment, Licenses, Maintenance, and Implementation Services
Posted
October 09, 2026
Respond By
November 06, 2026
Identifier
270001778
NAICS
423690, 238210, 238290
Garland Independent School District is seeking Category 2 network equipment and implementation services for its internal-connections infrastructure. - Government buyer: Garland Independent School District (Garland ISD), Texas; no sub-agency or procurement office is identified. - OEMs named: Cisco Systems, Meraki, and Eaton. Equivalent products are permitted where indicated; vendors should consult the RFP for complete technical requirements. - Network switching and accessories: 101 Cisco Catalyst C9300X-48HX-CX switches; 101 SSD-240G storage devices; 39 C9300X-NM-8Y network modules; 136 SFP-10G-SR-S modules; 107 STACK-T1-50CM, 41 STACK-T1-1M, and 50 STACK-T1-3M stacking cables; 107 CAB-SPWR-30CM and 41 CAB-SPWR-150CM power cables; and 58 each of P018-006 and P018-010 power cords. - Switch software and support: 101 C9300-DNAX-A-48R items and 101 9300-DNAX-A-48-5R licenses; the pricing schedule describes a 36-month term for the latter. - Wireless equipment and licensing: 278 Meraki MR57-HW and 29 MR46E-HW access points; 29 MA-ANT-3-E6 antennas and 29 MA-MNT-ANT-2 mounting arms; and 307 LIC-ENT-7YR enterprise licenses. The access points are 802.11ax models, and the MR46E supports external antennas. - Power protection: 5 Eaton 9PX6K-L online double-conversion UPS units and 14 9PXEBM192RT-L lithium-ion extended battery modules, plus 5 9SW5Y-6000UC UPS warranties and 14 9SW5Y-18000BC battery-module warranties. The UPS units are specified at 6000VA/5400W, 208V, rack/tower compatible, with a network card and extended run capability; the listed warranties are five years. - Services: Basic maintenance for 101 switches, 19 UPS/battery backup units, and 307 wireless access points; equipment configuration, installation, and testing including user acceptance testing; project management and network documentation; and network/engineering design. - Notable requirements: The request covers both equipment and related software, licenses, maintenance, and implementation. The RFP contains the complete technical and procurement requirements; the notice identifies 101 switches and refers to the Form 470 for additional quantities and manufacturers.
Description
Garland Independent School District is soliciting Category 2 internal connections equipment and related software and licenses. The listed items include 101 switches and necessary software and licenses, with Cisco Systems or equivalent specified. The solicitation also lists uninterruptible power supplies/battery backups and wireless access points, with quantities and manufacturers shown in the Form 470. Vendors must obtain RFP #510-27-02 and its associated files and check for addenda; the RFP files contain the full requirements, bidding procedures, and disqualification factors.