E-Rate #270001896

Oglesby Public School District 125 Ubiquiti Network Equipment and Installation

Oglesby Public School District 125 is seeking an E-Rate Category 2 network upgrade with Ubiquiti equipment and installation/configuration. - Government buyer: Oglesby Public School District 125 (also identified as Oglesby ESD), Oglesby, Illinois; no sub-agency or office is specified. - Named OEM: Ubiquiti. Functionally equivalent products may be proposed with detailed evidence of equivalence or better performance and equipment specifications. - Requested equipment: The detailed schedule calls for 8 USW-PRO-MAX-48-POE switches, 2 USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE switches, 4 UACC-OM-MM-10G-D multimode 10GbE SFP+ modules, 1 UACC-DAC-SFP10-1M 10G direct-attach cable, 2 UACC-DAC-SFP10-0.5M 10G SFP+ direct-attach cables, 1 UACC-DAC-SFP10-3M 10G direct-attach cable, and 10 U7-LITE-US wireless access points. The broader request separately lists 16 switches, 4 feet of cabling, and 10 wireless access points; the detailed schedule itemizes specific equipment but does not fully reconcile the switch-count difference. - Services and inclusions: Installation and initial configuration are requested. The district prefers a turnkey proposal that includes necessary mounting hardware, cords, eligible software and licenses, and basic maintenance and support; installation proposals should describe the scope of work. - Notable requirements: Bidders may offer equivalent equipment but must support the equivalency claim with specifications. Pricing should distinguish eligible and ineligible costs and identify eligibility percentages. A valid E-Rate SPIN and Lowest Corresponding Price compliance are requested, with SPI or BEAR invoicing available. - Performance period: Not specified in the provided materials.

Description

Oglesby Public School District 125 is soliciting bids for Category 2 internal connections for Funding Year 2027. The requested scope includes Ubiquiti or equivalent switches, necessary software and licenses, cabling, wireless access points, and installation/configuration; the RFP lists specific equipment and quantities. Bids and questions must be submitted by email, with bids due by 5:00 PM CST on the Allowable Contract Date; the stated response deadline is November 9, 2026. Awards are contingent on E-Rate funding approval and local board approval, and price of eligible goods and services is the primary evaluation factor.

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