E-Rate #270002480

Cisco ISD Ruckus One licenses and switch maintenance

Cisco Independent School District is seeking Ruckus networking licenses and switch maintenance for its school broadband infrastructure. - Government buyer: Cisco Independent School District (Cisco ISD), Cisco, Eastland County, Texas; the specific agency, sub-agency, and office are not identified. - OEM: Ruckus is the named manufacturer; equivalent products or services may be proposed. - Products requested: 53 Ruckus One hosting/Essentials licenses, one per device, to support broadband distribution across school buildings; part numbers are not specified. - Services requested: Basic maintenance for 53 Ruckus switches across 3 entities, plus installation and configuration of the requested licensing solution. - Key requirements: Proposals should address bandwidth scalability, distinguish eligible from non-eligible costs, and comply with applicable E-Rate requirements and Texas Education Agency purchasing guidelines. Vendors must be in good standing with the FCC. Evaluation considerations include price, reputation, fit with school needs, past relationship, and long-term cost.

Description

Cisco Independent School District is seeking basic maintenance for internal connections, specifically switches, under Category 2. The request lists 53 Ruckus devices and also describes Ruckus One hosting licenses per device or an equivalent. The attached RFP identifies installation and configuration as requested and states that proposals should be received by the bid close date. Vendors must communicate about the RFP by email and comply with Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Guidelines, Module 5: Purchasing.

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