E-Rate #270002857

Nord Country School E-rate Category 2 switches, wireless access points, software, and components

Nord Country School in Chico, California, is seeking E-rate Category 2 network equipment and related support for its school network. - Government buyer: Nord Country School, a K–12 school in Chico, Butte County, California. No sub-agency or office is identified. - Named OEMs: Cisco Systems for switches and related software/licenses; Ruckus Wireless for wireless access points and related components. Functionally equivalent alternatives may be proposed. - Requested equipment: - 3 Cisco 9200L switches (C9200L-48P-4X-EDU) and 3 associated software/license items (C9200L-C9200L-DNA-E-48-3Y-E-48-3Y; described as C9200L-DNA-E-48-3Y). - 18 Ruckus R750 access points (901-R750-US00), 18 five-year cloud bundles (CLD-BNDL-SZWA-EDU5), and 18 brackets (902-0120-0000). - Antennas, connectors, and related components are also requested; the Form 470 lists a quantity of 18 but provides no specific part numbers. - Related services: Basic maintenance for switches and wireless access points, plus Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for any equipment or license portion that may qualify only under that category. The Form 470 lists one quantity for each service category. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and include a standard manufacturer warranty; refurbished or like-new equipment is not accepted. Proposals for equivalents should include compatibility documentation. Proposals must identify E-rate eligibility and provide a complete bill of materials, applicable sales tax, and shipping. Installation, configuration, and activation are not required. Quantities may be adjusted slightly to remain within the E-rate Category 2 budget.

Description

Nord Country School is requesting proposals for E-rate Category 2 network electronics under FCC Form 470 #270002857. The procurement includes switches and necessary software and licenses, wireless access points and related software/licenses, antennas and components, and managed internal broadband services; the attached RFP specifies quantities and equipment, including Cisco switches and Ruckus wireless equipment. Proposals are due December 2, 2026, and the contract is expected to begin July 1, 2027, with project completion expected by September 30, 2027. Installation, configuration, and activation services are not required.

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