E-Rate #270001945

Athens ISD seeks Fortinet wireless access points, network switches, and support

Athens Independent School District is seeking Category 2 network equipment and related support for its Texas schools. - Government buyer: Athens Independent School District (Athens ISD), Texas; no sub-agency or specific purchasing office is identified. - OEM: Fortinet is the named manufacturer; equivalent products are permitted. - Equipment requested: - 50 FortiAP-441K-A-ERT wireless access points, part numbers FAP-441K-A-ERT-BDL-314-12, FAP-441K-A-ERT-BDL-314-36, or FAP-441K-A-ERT-BDL-314-60, each representing a 1-, 3-, or 5-year hardware, license, and FortiCare Essential Support option. - 2 FortiSwitch-3032G Layer 2/3 switches, part number FS-3032G, with 1-, 3-, or 5-year license and FortiCare support options. - 40 Fortinet 348G Layer 2/3 PoE switches, part number FS-348G-FPOE, with 32 QSFP28/QSFP+ ports and 2 SFP+/SFP ports, with 1-, 3-, or 5-year license and FortiCare support options. - Services and support: Basic maintenance is requested for 50 access points and 42 switches, each with 1-, 3-, and 5-year options. Bidders should also quote Essential, Premium, and Elite manufacturer support options for both equipment types and identify the E-Rate-eligible percentage. - Notable requirements: Equipment must work with the district’s existing network. Installation and initial configuration are not requested. Refurbished and retail equipment are not accepted. Purchases may depend on E-Rate funding and school board approval.

Description

Athens Independent School District is requesting bids for Category 2 internal connections equipment, with no installation requested. The procurement includes wireless access points and network switches with manufacturer support, basic maintenance, and manufacturer support license options for access points and switches in 1-, 3-, and 5-year terms; bidders should indicate the E-Rate-eligible percentage. The listed equipment includes 50 wireless access points, with additional switches and related support options detailed in the Form 470 and attached RFP. Proposals are to be submitted by email to Tony Brooks by November 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM; requested products and services may depend on E-Rate funding and/or school board approval.

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