E-Rate #270003853

Byron Community School District seeks Cisco/Meraki access switches, licenses, accessories, and related services

Byron Community School District #226 is seeking network access switches and related Category 2 equipment and services for eligible school locations. - Buyer: Byron Community School District #226, Byron, Illinois, Ogle County; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - Named OEMs/brands: Cisco and Meraki. The specified switch equipment is from the Cisco Catalyst C9300L family and includes Meraki branding and licenses. - Specified equipment: - 9 Cisco Catalyst C9300L 48-port switches, part number C9300L-48UXG-4X-M. - 9 US power cords, part number MA-PWR-CORD-US-FR. - 5 stacking kits, part number C9300L-STAK-KIT2-M. - 1 1-meter Type 3A stacking cable, part number STACK-T3A-1M-M. - 9 five-year Meraki Enterprise licenses for C9300-M 48-port switches, part number LIC-C9300-48E-5Y. - Additional listed scope includes approximately 9 switches with associated software and accessories, 5 antennas/connectors/related components, and 3 feet of cabling; Meraki or equivalent is specified. - Related services include basic maintenance for 9 switches, 5 antennas/connectors/related components, and 3 units of cabling, plus managed internal broadband services for existing equipment. - Equivalent equipment may be proposed with technical documentation demonstrating required functionality. Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, currently available from the manufacturer, and carry original manufacturer warranties; used, refurbished, open-box, discontinued, and gray-market equipment is not acceptable. - The procurement depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding. The District may revise quantities, reduce scope, or cancel based on funding or its needs. Equipment or components from companies deemed a national security risk under FCC Order 19-121 are prohibited.

Description

Byron Community School District #226 seeks proposals to replace or add access switches at eligible locations. The project includes approximately nine switches and related software, licenses, cables, connectors, modules, cords, and mounting hardware, as detailed in the attached RFP. Equipment must be new and factory-sealed, and the purchase is contingent on obtaining Category 2 E-Rate funding. Bids are to be emailed by January 15, 2027, and technical questions are due December 11, 2026.

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