Bryan Independent School District Ionwave #27-009

Bryan ISD cloud-managed Wi-Fi 6E and network switching equipment

Bryan Independent School District is seeking cloud-managed network equipment and long-term licensing for its BHS and Neal campuses under an E-Rate Category 2 internal-connections procurement. - Government buyer: Bryan Independent School District (Bryan ISD), Texas; campuses covered are BHS and Neal. - Requested equipment totals: - 237 indoor Wi-Fi 6E access points and 12 outdoor Wi-Fi 6E access points. - 91 48-port access switches and 7 portable PoE+ switches. - 1 large-campus core switch, 2 distribution switches, and 1 standard-campus core switch. - Notable technical requirements include cloud management; tri-band Wi-Fi 6E with at least 4x4 MIMO for access points; PoE+ or higher; and specified port counts, Layer 2/Layer 3 functionality, switching performance, and redundant power supplies and fans for applicable switches. - Licensing: All quoted equipment must include device licenses or an equivalent subscription/agreement for a minimum five-year term. - OEMs mentioned: Cisco and Meraki are identified as brands in Bryan ISD’s existing network environment, not as required manufacturers for the requested equipment. No manufacturer or model part numbers are specified. - Other notable requirements: New, non-refurbished equipment must be sourced from manufacturers or authorized U.S. distribution channels. The vendor must be an authorized partner with applicable certifications or specializations, and proposed equivalents must be compatible with the district’s existing Cisco/Meraki network.

Description

Bryan ISD is requesting competitive, sealed proposals for category-two-eligible internal connections. The procurement is for cloud-managed network equipment with a minimum five-year device licensing term or an equivalent subscription/agreement model. Equivalent equipment must be compatible with the district’s existing Cisco/Meraki wireless access points and switches. The attached hardware specifications list equipment for multiple campuses, including indoor and outdoor access points, access and portable switches, and core and distribution switches.

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