E-Rate #270002102

Brownsboro ISD Network Switches, Licenses, Installation, and Support

Brownsboro Independent School District is seeking switches and related services to upgrade its district network through an E-Rate Category 2 project. - Government buyer: Brownsboro Independent School District (Brownsboro ISD); Jon Lundmark is identified as the contact. The request supports network upgrades across district locations. - OEM: RUCKUS is the specified switch manufacturer; equivalent products are permitted. - Equipment and licenses: 10 ICX 7550-24F-E2-R3 switches and 10 licenses; 45 ICX 8200-48P switches and 45 licenses; and 43 ICX 8200-48ZP2-E2 switches and 43 licenses. In total, the request covers 98 switches and 98 licenses. - The 45-unit ICX 8200 configuration specifies 48 PoE+ ports, four 25 GbE uplink/stacking ports, a 370 W PoE budget, and three-year remote TAC support; power cords are not included. - The ICX 7550-24F is specified as a modular, fiber-capable switch supporting Gigabit through 100 Gigabit Ethernet. The 43-unit ICX 8200-48ZP2-E2 configuration specifies 48 PoE+ ports and four 25 GbE ports. - Services: Installation and initial configuration, shipping and delivery, basic switch maintenance, warranty and ongoing support, and hardware replacement for failures. Basic maintenance is listed for 10 switches; service quantities are otherwise not specified. - Notable requirements: New equipment must be compatible with the district’s existing network. Bidders must participate in E-Rate and provide a SPIN. Pricing should include required equipment, licenses, delivery, installation, and other project costs. The project depends on E-Rate funding.

Description

Brownsboro Independent School District is seeking network switches and associated software and licenses to upgrade or replace outdated models throughout the district. The scope includes switches, licenses, installation and configuration, and shipping; the listed quantities are 10, 45, and 43 switches across the service requests. The RFP identifies Ruckus or equivalent equipment and requires bidders to participate in the FCC E-Rate program. The district’s RFP states a proposal delivery deadline of November 19, 2026, while the Form 470 lists a response deadline of November 12, 2026.

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