E-Rate #270002775

Mountain View School District seeks internet service and Meraki-compatible network equipment

Mountain View School District is seeking E-Rate bids for internet access and network equipment compatible with its existing Meraki environment. - Government buyer: Mountain View School District, Pennsylvania; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEM: Meraki is specified for switches and related network components, with equivalent products allowed when compatible with the District’s Meraki infrastructure. UPS units have no manufacturer preference. - Products requested: - Up to 25 PoE/PoE+ switches in a mix of 24- and 48-port models; no part numbers specified. - Up to 15 UPS/battery-backup units; no part numbers specified. - 100 antennas, connectors, and related components; no part numbers specified. - Services requested: One administrative internet connection terminating at the High School, with bandwidth from 200 Mbps to 5 Gbps, plus installation and initial configuration as needed. - Notable requirements: Quotes should itemize manufacturer part numbers, quantities, and prices and include necessary optics, modules, licenses, software, installation, configuration, and setup. Proposed alternatives must be compatible with the existing Meraki network. Internet bids must describe extension terms and support in-term speed upgrades; service cancellation or line reductions must be allowed without penalty if a school or building closes. Work is subject to E-Rate eligibility, funding, and Board approval.

Description

Mountain View School District is requesting bids for Category 1 internet service and Category 2 equipment. Internet service is for an administrative line terminating at the High School, with requested speeds from 200 Mbps to 5 Gbps and a required start date of July 1, 2027. Equipment requests include up to 15 UPS units and up to 25 PoE or PoE+ switches, compatible with the District’s Meraki environment, with necessary licenses and related components. Projects are subject to eRate fundability and Board approval; bids must be submitted before vendor selection, and no award will be made before the 28-day posting period closes.

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