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Banquete ISD network infrastructure equipment and installation

Banquete Independent School District is seeking vendors to upgrade its school network infrastructure with equipment, installation, and configuration services. - Government buyer: Banquete Independent School District, Texas; Technology Director. - OEMs specified: Cisco Systems (network switches and wireless access points) and American Power Conversion (APC) (UPS units). Functionally equivalent products may be proposed. - Requested equipment: - 17 access switches, referencing Cisco Catalyst C9300-48UXM or C9300 Series Multi-Gigabit models, with an 8-port 10G SFP+ uplink module (reference part number C9300-NM-8X). - Wireless access points: base-bid pricing for 78 Cisco Catalyst CW9176I Wi-Fi 7 units; approximately 85 are estimated, with the final count determined by site survey. - 2 APC Smart-UPS X2000 units with 120-volt power packs, or equivalents. - 1,500 feet of network cabling in the broader request, plus approximately five or more turnkey Cat-6A drops as needed for APs beyond the 78-unit base quantity. - Services: Site survey, delivery, installation, configuration, testing, coverage verification, asset tagging, and required software, management licenses, accessories, and cabling. - Notable requirements: Switches must support multi-gigabit connectivity, UPOE/UPOE+, stacking, and 10GbE SFP+ uplinks. APs require Wi-Fi 7 capability and five-year management licensing. UPS units must provide at least 30 minutes of runtime at 80% rated watt capacity, network management capabilities, and a minimum three-year warranty. Cat-6A runs must be certified, with digital test results provided. - Quantity clarification: The request references 85 wireless APs, while the detailed specification sets 78 as the base-bid quantity and estimates approximately 85 total; the final number is subject to survey. The detailed Cat-6A scope ties additional drops to APs beyond the 78-unit base quantity.

Description

Banquete Independent School District is soliciting proposals for network infrastructure upgrades, including switches, wireless access points, network cabling drops, and uninterruptible power supplies. The procurement includes purchase, installation, and initial configuration; the Form 470 lists 17 switches, 85 wireless access points, 1,500 feet of cabling, and 2 UPS units. The RFP requires vendors to attend a mandatory walkthrough on November 18, 2026, and proposals are due December 17, 2026, by 1:30 PM. See the RFP for full details.

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