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Dawson ISD network switches, cabling, licenses, and related services

Dawson Independent School District is seeking network upgrades and related services for Dawson School in Welch, Texas. - Government buyer: Dawson Independent School District; the request concerns Dawson School. No sub-agency or office is identified. - OEM: Ruckus is the named manufacturer; equivalent products are acceptable. No resellers or other vendors are named. - Products requested: - 5 Ruckus ICX8200-C08PF switches, or equivalent, with relevant components. - 2 Ruckus ICX8200-24P switches, or equivalent, with relevant components. - Approximately 4,000 feet of CAT6 cabling or equivalent, described as about 20 drops of approximately 200 feet each. - Switch software and licenses; the RFP specifies a quantity of 7 and seeks five-year licenses. A related software-and-licenses line does not specify a separate quantity. - Services and requirements: Installation and configuration are requested for the switches and cabling. Basic maintenance of internal connections is included, and Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) may be proposed if needed. The maintenance quantity is reported inconsistently across the request materials (7 in the RFP summary and 1 in the FCC application). Equipment is to be owned rather than leased; equivalent, alternative-quantity, and cost-effective solutions may be considered. - Evaluation considerations: Price, vendor relationship and reputation, service quality, fit for school needs, in-state status, and total cost.

Description

Dawson Independent School District seeks Category 2 internal connections and related services for Dawson School in Welch, Texas. The requested items include Ruckus or equivalent switches, components, software and licenses, CAT6 cabling and related components, and basic maintenance of internal connections. The RFP specifies approximately five ICX8200C08PF switches, two ICX8200-24P switches, about 4,000 feet of cabling, and five-year switch software and licenses; installation and configuration are requested for the equipment. Proposals must be submitted through the RFP system, and the source lists a response deadline of November 25, 2026.

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