E-Rate #270003022

FY2027 Category 2 network switches, licenses, stacking kits, and APC UPS equipment

Merced River Union Elementary School District is seeking Category 2 network equipment and related support for Washington Elementary through its FY2027 E-Rate procurement. - Government buyer: Merced River Union Elementary School District, California; Richard Lopez, Superintendent. The equipment is for Washington Elementary. - OEMs: Cisco Systems for switches, stacking hardware, and network licenses; American Power Conversion (APC) for UPS/battery backup. Functional equivalents may be considered under the RFP’s approval process. - Detailed equipment list: Cisco Catalyst switches (4 total across three models), four associated five-year DNA licenses, two stacking kits, and two APC Smart-UPS units. See line items for part numbers and quantities. - Other listed requests: Category 2 switches and licenses (Cisco or equivalent; quantities shown in the Form 470 summaries) and two UPS/battery backup units (APC or equivalent). Basic maintenance of internal connections for switches is also listed. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and sourced from an authorized reseller; refurbished and grey-market equipment are not accepted. Equipment pricing is to be separated from support, tax, shipping, and labor. Delivery or project completion is generally required within 120 days of the purchase order or as required by E-Rate guidelines.

Description

Merced River Union Elementary School District is seeking sealed bids from qualified vendors for network equipment for E-Rate Funding Year 2027. The procurement includes switches, switch licenses, and equipment supporting Category 2 broadband service and/or Wi-Fi access to augment the district’s existing network infrastructure; the Form 470 lists four switches and necessary software/licenses, Cisco Systems or equivalent. Proposed equipment must be new and purchased from an authorized reseller, and email, fax, and electronic bids will be rejected. Vendors should consult the RFP for full specifications and submission requirements.

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