E-Rate #270002828

Senath-Hornersville School District seeks leased lit fiber, UPS units, and Cisco Meraki-compatible stacking cables

Senath-Hornersville School District is seeking E-Rate funding for leased lit fiber and network equipment serving its eligible locations. - Government buyer: Senath-Hornersville School District (SENATH-HORNERSVILLE DIST C 8), Senath, Dunklin County, Missouri. - Primary OEM: Cisco Meraki (Cisco Systems, Inc.) for network-compatible stacking cables; the initial equipment request otherwise states no manufacturer preference for antennas and UPS units. - Category 1 service: Leased lit fiber between Senath and Hornersville, with pricing for both 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps. The initial request covers four eligible entities; the updated specifications identify the connection between 800 S. State, Senath, and 601 School Street, Hornersville. - Category 2 products: Five new UPS units and five 40G QSFP+ stacking cables compatible with Cisco Meraki MS225 switches. The original Form 470 also lists five antennas/connectors/components and a general cabling line of five feet; the updated procurement document supplies the specific stacking-cable quantities and part numbers. - UPS requirements: Rack/tower-convertible units, at least 2200 VA / 1700 W and 1500 VA / 1350 W as specified, 120 V input with NEMA 5-15P plug, automatic voltage regulation or equivalent, and included rack hardware and tower supports. Refurbished equipment is not accepted. - Cable details: Four 0.5 m cables, part number MA-CBL-40G-50CM, and one 1 m cable, part number MA-CBL-40G-1M, or compatible equivalents. The cables are for one three-switch ring and one two-switch ring. - Installation: UPS installation is requested, including assembly/positioning, electrical compatibility checks, battery connection, and transfer of network equipment during an agreed outage. The original request also calls for installation and initial configuration for internal connections. - Fiber term: Price service for a five-year term and offer up to 12 months of month-to-month service if the district transitions providers after the initial term or any voluntary renewals.

Description

The school district is seeking Category 1 and Category 2 services for Funding Year 2027. Category 2 equipment includes antennas, connectors, and related components (5 each), uninterruptible power supply/battery backup equipment and necessary software and licenses (5 each), and cabling (5 feet); the form also lists Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access at 1–2 Gbps. Installation and initial configuration are indicated for the listed Category 2 items. Bids and questions must be submitted through the CRW Consulting website, where additional instructions and deadlines are available.

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