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Okeechobee County School District Category 2 network switches and connectivity equipment

Okeechobee County School District is seeking Category 2 network equipment for its switch, cabling, and related connectivity needs. - Buyer: Okeechobee County School District, Florida; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs and named manufacturers: Extreme Networks, Superior Essex, Ortronics, Circa Telecom, Di-Tek, Monoprice, and Ruckus. Equivalent products may be proposed if they meet quality, functionality, and compatibility requirements. - Switch request: approximately 15 Extreme Networks 5520-48W switches, 30 XN-ACPWR-1100W-FB power-supply modules, 30 model 10099 power cords, 15 5520-VIM-4X modules, and 15 USK12-STD-C-S-C-EW-5Y five-year licenses. The district’s existing network uses Extreme 5520-series switches and Extreme management tools. - Cabling and connectivity items listed in the bid material include Superior Essex CAT6 cable; Ortronics patch panels, jacks, surface-mount boxes, inserts, and patch cords; Circa Telecom and Di-Tek CAT6 protectors; and Monoprice outdoor-rated patch cables. - The bid material also lists Ruckus ZoneFlex 7982 access points and Zone Director 3050 units for Green Ridge Elementary and Eagle View Middle, with installation and configuration. These products are included in the attachment summary; the latest notice identifies the switches RFP as its current RFP attachment. - Other notable requirements: quoted equipment pricing must remain valid for at least two years. Proposals should support integration with the district’s existing environment; awards depend on funding, available appropriations, and School Board approval.

Description

The Okeechobee County School District is seeking proposals for Category 2 internal connections through two RFPs: one for switches and related equipment, and one for structured cabling. The switch solicitation includes approximately 15 switches, 45 modules, 30 cabling or related components, and 15 licenses; the structured cabling solicitation lists approximately 30 cabling items, 32 connectors, and 12 related components. Proposed equipment and pricing must use the specified equipment-list formats and remain valid for at least two years, and bids must comply with state and local procurement restrictions. The district may reject proposals or award all or part of the bid to one or more bidders; awards are subject to funding and School Board approval.

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