# E-Rate #270002527

Byron Center Charter School FY2027 E-Rate internet, network electronics, and cabling

**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002527
**NAICS:** 517111, 517112, 238210, 541513, 517311, 541519, 541512, 423690

Byron Center Charter School is seeking FY2027 E-Rate internet access and upgrades to its school network, including equipment, structured cabling, and related services.
- **Government buyer:** Byron Center Charter School, Byron Center Schools Office and Technology Department, Kent County, Michigan.
- **OEMs and named manufacturers:** **Ruckus Wireless/Ruckus** (or equivalent) for Wi-Fi access points, licenses, and switches; **Systimax** or **AMP** (or equivalent) for Category 6a cabling and jacks. No specific manufacturer is identified for antennas, racks, or the additional cabling items.
- **Products requested:**
  - 18 Ruckus (or equivalent) Wi-Fi 7 indoor access points, P/N 901-R575-US00, and 18 three-year licenses, P/N CLD-ESNT-APSW-EDU3.
  - 3 managed 48-port Ethernet switches, P/N ICX 8200-48ZP2, and 1 managed Ethernet switch, P/N ICX 8200-C08PF.
  - 18 units of antennas, connectors, and related components; 4 racks; 18 feet of cabling; and 18 Category 6a data drops. The data drops require blue Category 6a UTP cable, compatible jacks, and rack-mounted patch-panel termination. No part numbers are provided for these items.
- **Services requested:** One internet access service with pricing for 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps, expandable in 1 Gbps increments up to 2 Gbps; explain DDoS protection. Also requested are installation, design, configuration, training, surveys, maintenance for the listed network equipment and infrastructure, and managed internal broadband services for existing equipment.
- **Notable requirements:** Cabling work includes labeling, 100% testing, fire stopping where required, as-built documentation, and a three-year system warranty. Network equipment bids must include project/design and installation services, and basic maintenance must be itemized separately. Identify E-Rate-ineligible costs separately; the procurement is contingent on E-Rate funding.
- The attachment set also includes a State of Michigan prevailing-wage schedule for Kent County projects; it does not specify a separate product purchase.

### Description

Byron Center Charter School is soliciting bids for FY 2027 E-rate services and equipment. The listed Category 2 procurement includes 18 wireless access points with necessary software and licenses, specifying Ruckus Wireless or equivalent. The form also lists other Category 1 and Category 2 service requests; the source directs bidders to the RFP for additional details. Responses are due November 23, 2026.

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