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Hilldale School District high-speed connectivity and network equipment procurement

Hilldale School District in Muskogee, Oklahoma, is seeking high-capacity connectivity and network upgrades for its eligible schools and facilities. - Government buyer: Hilldale School District; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Named OEMs: Cisco Systems (routers or equivalent) and Ruckus (wireless access points or equivalent). CRW Consulting is identified as the procurement consultant, not an equipment manufacturer. - Connectivity services: - Dedicated, synchronous internet access with pricing for 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps. - 10 Gbps standalone data transmission / leased lit fiber between the high school and elementary school. - Connectivity requests cover nine eligible entities; optional leased routers or switches should be priced where applicable. - Network equipment: - 2 cabling/fiber runs: approximately 815 feet or more and 1,220 feet or more; listed quantities count runs, not feet. - 185 antennas, connectors, and related components, compatible with the existing network and selected switches. - 2 Cisco Systems routers or equivalents. - 90 switches, with 48-port Layer 2 or multilayer capability; no preferred manufacturer. - Three-year software/licensing for 180 existing Ruckus R650 wireless access points, plus 5 Ruckus R650 or equivalent access points with three-year licensing. - Basic manufacturer support/maintenance for 180 Ruckus R650 access points. - Notable requirements: provide installation and initial configuration where requested; new equipment only (no refurbished equipment); document compatibility with the existing Ruckus network where applicable. Pricing should identify installation charges, and internet access must provide dedicated, guaranteed synchronous bandwidth.

Description

Hilldale School District is seeking bids for equipment and services under FCC Form 470 for Funding Year 2027. The listed Category 2 request includes five wireless access points with necessary software and licenses, specified as Ruckus or equivalent. The form also lists other Category 1 and Category 2 service requests, including internet access and data transmission, cabling, antennas, routers, switches, and basic maintenance of internal connections. All questions and bids must be submitted through CRW Consulting’s IFCB website by the stated response deadline.

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