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Horizon Science Academy Toledo Category 2 network equipment and wireless configuration

Horizon Science Academy Toledo is seeking Category 2 network equipment and wireless configuration for its Toledo, Ohio school network. - Buyer: Horizon Science Academy Toledo, a public school in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; the related FCC application also identifies the applicant as Toledo. - OEMs named: Ruckus, NETGEAR, and HPE Aruba. Functionally equivalent products may be proposed with supporting specifications. - Specified equipment and subscriptions: 16 Ruckus R670 Wi-Fi 7 access points (901-R670-US00); two NETGEAR MS324TXUP 24-port 2.5GbE PoE++ switches (MS324TXUP-100NAS); one NETGEAR MS108UP 8-port 2.5GbE PoE++ switch (MS108UP-100NAS); seven HPE Aruba CX 6300M 48-port Smart Rate switches (JL659A); and 16 Ruckus Essentials cloud wireless-management subscriptions (CLD-ESNT-APSW-REC5). - Services: One cloud configuration, initial setup, and migration of wireless settings for the access points. Access-point installation and initial configuration are indicated; installation of the switches is not. - Notable requirements: Include necessary hardware and ancillaries, eligible software and licenses, and basic maintenance and support. Proposals should itemize costs, separately identify labor, disclose eligible and ineligible costs and eligibility percentages, and include an installation scope. An Excel addendum is requested for proposals with five or more line items. Bidders must provide a valid SPIN and required FCC service-provider certification; the procurement is subject to E-Rate requirements, funding, and local board approval. - Scope note: An attachment also lists broad categories of 16 access points and 10 switches; these appear to summarize, rather than add to, the specified equipment quantities above.

Description

Horizon Science Academy Toledo is seeking Category 2 services, including internal connections and managed internal broadband services. Requested equipment includes wireless access points and switches, along with cloud wireless-management licenses and a service for configuring and migrating wireless settings. Bids must address the specified items and quantities, include itemized pricing and applicable eligibility details, and be submitted by email as detailed in the RFP. The bid response deadline is November 9, 2026.

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