Opportunity
E-Rate #270003628
St. Thomas More School Cat 6 data-drop installation and Meraki access-point procurement
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
December 02, 2026
Identifier
270003628
NAICS
238210, 238990, 423690, 423490
St. Thomas More School is seeking E-Rate-supported Category 2 network upgrades at its Brooklyn, Ohio school. - Buyer: St. Thomas More School; no sub-agency or procurement office is identified. - Named OEM: Meraki is specified for MR access-point licenses and as an acceptable access-point manufacturer; equivalent products are allowed. No cable manufacturer is specified. - Products and services requested: - 24 five-year MR Access Point renewal licenses, part number LIC-ENT-5YR. - 24 Meraki or equivalent wireless access points, with necessary software and licenses. - Approximately 10,000 feet of Cat 6 plenum-rated cabling; bidders must identify the cable manufacturer and part number. - Installation of up to 52 data drops, including labor, equipment, materials, terminations, labeling, cable supports, testing and certification, and firestop sealing. - Notable requirements: The vendor determines the final cable quantity. Work is to be performed outside school hours unless otherwise arranged, and all drops must be demonstrated to work for acceptance. A positive E-Rate funding decision is required before a purchase order is issued. Bids must include manufacturer, part number/SKU, unit cost, E-Rate eligibility percentage, SPIN or application evidence, and proof of authorized-reseller status. An on-site visit and insurance documentation are also required.
Description
The solicitation seeks Category 2 internal connections, including five-year renewal licenses for 24 MR Access Points (Part Number LIC-ENT-5YR), with Meraki or equivalent indicated. It also includes cabling/data drops: the Form 470 lists 10,000 feet, and the source directs bidders to the RFP for detailed requirements. Proposals must identify the manufacturer, part number/SKU, unit cost, and the percentage eligible under E-Rate rules, and include a SPIN or evidence of application and proof of authorized reseller status. The bid response deadline is December 2, 2026.