E-Rate #270003321

Oktaha school district seeks 1 Gbps internet, network cabling, and equipment maintenance

Oktaha Independent School District 8 is seeking E-rate connectivity, network cabling and equipment, and support for its existing school network. - Government buyer: Oktaha Independent School District 8, a public school district in Oktaha, Oklahoma. No specific sub-agency or procurement office is identified. - Connectivity: Category 1 internet access and data transmission at 1 Gbps, including leased lit fiber only when bundled with internet access. A compatible managed router is optional. - Internal connections: Up to 350 network/cable drops and five racks or equivalent, with installation and configuration. Cabling and supplies must be priced separately from installation; a 1500VA rack-mount UPS is also listed as an internal-connections item. - Existing equipment maintenance: Managed internal broadband services for 40 Ubiquiti/UniFi U6-Pro access points; 5 Cisco SG 50028-K9-NA switches; 17 HP/Aruba switches across three models; 5 Zyxel switches across two models; 6 APC UPS units; 1 SonicWall NSA2700 firewall; and 350 network drops. - Named OEMs: Ubiquiti, Cisco, HP/Aruba, Zyxel, APC, and SonicWall. Equivalent equipment is acceptable where specified. - Notable pricing requirements: Separate installation/configuration charges and identify E-rate-ineligible costs; identify special construction charges for non-recurring fiber construction. Internet bids should identify applicable Oklahoma Universal Service Fund costs and credits. - Performance period: Funding Year 2027–28. The solicitation allows a 1–4-year range; no specific start or end date is stated. Internet access is paid monthly, and an annual subscription term is not specified.

Description

Oktaha Independent School District 8 seeks bids for Internet access at 1 Gbps, including eligible components, installation, monthly fees, Category 1 equipment, configuration, engineering, and maintenance; leased lit fiber must include Internet access. The solicitation also seeks Category 2 internal connections and maintenance of existing equipment, including network drops, wireless access points, switches, UPS units, and a firewall. Bidders must separately price installation and cabling where specified, identify and cost-allocate ineligible charges, and submit bids by December 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Awards are subject to E-rate funding and governing board approval.

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