E-Rate #270000858

Aspen School District E-Rate internet services and Ruckus network equipment

Aspen School District No. 1 is seeking E-Rate internet connectivity and network equipment for eligible schools, with Ruckus products specified or equivalent products accepted. - Government buyer: Aspen School District No. 1, Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado. - Requested services: Category 1 internet access and data transmission for six entities, with capacity options from 50 Mbps to 25 Gbps. - Network equipment and related items: - Ruckus switches: ICX8200-C08PF (12), ICX8200-24ZP (8), ICX8200-48NP2 (37), and ICX7850-48FE2 (2); the Category 2 request also lists 59 switches with necessary software and licenses. - Ruckus wireless access points: R770 indoor access points (150) and T670 outdoor access points (10); the Category 2 request separately lists 160 access points with necessary software and licenses. - RuckusOne Cloud wireless controllers (225), or equivalent, with necessary software and licenses. - 50 25GbE direct-attach copper cables for 8200 switch stacks and 25 CLE fiber-uplink transceivers. - Category 2 requests also include 50 feet of cabling and 25 antennas, connectors, and related components. - Basic maintenance is requested for switches, cabling, antennas/connectors and related components, wireless access points, and wireless controllers. Some equipment requests include installation and initial configuration; optional implementation, physical installation, and configuration services are also identified. - OEM: Ruckus is the named equipment manufacturer. CLE is named for the fiber-uplink transceivers. Equivalent products may be proposed, with information supporting functional equivalency and compatibility. - Proposal pricing should identify manufacturer and model or part number, quantities, and itemized costs, including applicable installation, configuration, licensing, support, maintenance, and other charges.

Description

Aspen School District No. 1 is seeking E-Rate Category 1 and Category 2 services and equipment for its eligible entities. Category 1 requests Internet access and data transmission service, with a listed minimum capacity of 50 Mbps and maximum capacity of 25 Gbps for six entities. Category 2 requests include switches, cabling, antennas and related components, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and associated maintenance; the form refers bidders to an attached bill of materials. Bids and vendor questions must be submitted in writing by email to the technical contact, and the stated response deadline is November 23, 2026.

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