E-Rate #270003940

Union Township School Corporation network equipment and optional installation

Union Township School Corporation is seeking network equipment proposals for eligible school locations, including the latest listed switch-equipment request and other equipment identified in the broader solicitation. - Government buyer: Union Township School Corporation (Union Township School Corp), a school district in Valparaiso, Porter County, Indiana; sub-agency or procurement office not specified. - OEMs named: HPE/Aruba, Cisco Meraki (Meraki), and Fortinet. Equivalent products and current replacement part numbers may be proposed. - Equipment requested: Approximately 29 HPE/Aruba S0M85A switches, 24 J9150D transceivers, 29 J9281D DAC cables, 20 Meraki CW9176I access points, 20 LIC-ENT-5YR licenses, one Fortinet FG-200G-BDL-809-60 firewall bundle, and one FC-10-MGT5G-131-02-60 subscription. - Optional services: Staging, installation, testing, and documentation for switches and related equipment, wireless access points, and firewall equipment. Switch work includes removal of existing equipment and installation of replacement equipment; work may require coordination with the existing environment. A lift may be needed for a small number of access points. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new and factory-sealed and include original manufacturer warranties. The project is contingent on Category 2 E-Rate funding; quantities and scope may change, or the project may be scaled back or cancelled based on funding availability and district needs.

Description

Union Township School Corp is seeking proposals to supply network equipment at eligible locations, with installation optional. The procurement covers network switches and accessories, wireless access points and licenses, and a firewall with related services and subscription; bidders may respond to one or more of three associated RFPs. The project is contingent on successful receipt of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract must recognize that contingency. Bids are due by December 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, and technical questions are due by December 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.

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