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Pearland ISD Internet Router Replacement and Related Network Equipment

Pearland Independent School District is seeking replacement internet routers and related network equipment for its district network. - Buyer: Pearland Independent School District (Pearland ISD), Purchasing Department. - Opportunity: RFP 26-1021-1 for internet router replacement and related Category 2 internal-connections equipment. - Primary OEM: Juniper Networks. The district seeks two Juniper MX301 Universal Routing Platforms (part number MX301) or an approved equivalent, replacing two existing Juniper MX204 routers. The initial notice also requires the router manufacturer to be currently positioned in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for the applicable product category. - Router capabilities: Support BGP with full Internet routing tables, MPLS, and logical systems/virtualization. - Router-related equipment: Four AC power supply modules with power cords, eight 100Gb-LR4 optics/transceivers, two rack/cabinet mounting hardware kits, two perpetual licenses, and required cables and related hardware. The FCC Form 470 separately lists four UPS/battery backups, eight antennas/connectors/related components, and two racks; these are listed separately from the more specific RFP equipment requirements. - Services and support: Router maintenance is listed for two routers. Proposed hardware, software, and licenses must include 24/7 support with a four-hour response, for at least five years; seven years is preferred. Installation and initial configuration are indicated for the FCC Form 470 equipment. - Other named vendor/platform: IonWave is identified as the district’s bid-submission portal. - Value context: The RFP describes estimated annual spending of approximately $65,000, with no guaranteed purchase volume.

Description

Pearland Independent School District is seeking equipment for Category 2 internal connections under RFP 26-1021-1, titled Internet Router Replacement. The listed requirements include two routers with necessary software and licenses, with Juniper Networks or equivalent specified, as well as uninterruptible power supplies, antennas and related components, racks, and router maintenance in the attached FCC Form 470. The RFP states that questions and bids must be submitted through Pearland ISD IonWave. The attached RFP gives an online submittal deadline of January 7, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.; the Form 470 lists a response deadline of November 18, 2026.

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