E-Rate #270002347

Bryan ISD E-Rate solicitation for cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E access points, switches, licensing, and maintenance

Bryan Independent School District is seeking cloud-managed wireless and switching equipment for its E-Rate Category 2 internal network connections. - Buyer: Bryan Independent School District (Bryan ISD), a Texas public school district in Bryan, Brazos County. - Requested equipment: - 249 cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E access points: 237 indoor and 12 outdoor. - 102 cloud-managed switches: 91 48-port access switches, 7 portable switches, 1 large campus core switch, 2 distribution switches, and 1 standard campus core switch. - Associated software and device licensing or equivalent subscriptions for at least five years. - OEMs named: Cisco and Meraki are cited as compatibility references for the district’s existing network, not as required or preferred manufacturers. The solicitation states no manufacturer preference and allows equivalent equipment. - Related services include basic maintenance for 249 access points and 102 switches, plus applicable installation and initial configuration. Proposals should provide turnkey pricing and distinguish E-Rate-eligible from ineligible costs. - Notable requirements include Wi-Fi 6E, PoE+ or better where specified, cloud-based management, specified port and switching-capacity minimums, and redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans for the larger core and distribution switches. Contract purchases depend on E-Rate and district funding.

Description

Bryan Independent School District is soliciting competitive, sealed proposals for Category 2 internal connections. The RFP seeks cloud-managed network equipment with at least five years of device licensing or an equivalent subscription/agreement, compatible with the district’s current Cisco/Meraki wireless access points and switches. The Form 470 lists wireless access points and necessary software and licenses, with a quantity of 249, and also references switches and related software and licenses. Proposals should include turnkey pricing and are evaluated on eligible-item cost, technical merit, compliance, vendor experience and reputation, and installation and support.

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