E-Rate #270003939

Goshen Community Schools network equipment, wireless licenses, and installation

Goshen Community Schools is seeking Category 2 network equipment and installation for eligible school locations in Goshen, Indiana. - Buyer: Goshen Community Schools, a school district in Goshen, Indiana; no sub-agency or specific procurement office is identified. - Named OEMs and brands: Cisco (including Meraki licensing) and Ubiquiti. Equivalent products may be proposed if they meet the stated functionality. - Equipment requested: Cisco C9200L-48PXG-4X-EDU switch (1), PWR-C5-1KWAC 1,000-watt power supply (1), C9200L-24PXG-4X-EDU switch (1), C9200L-STACK-KIT stacking kit (1), and C9500-24Y4C-EDU switches (2). Also requested are 650 LIC-ENT-1YR Meraki one-year access point licenses and 300 Ubiquiti U7 Pro XGS wireless access points. - Installation scope: Two approximately 8-foot Category 6 cable runs; replacement of existing panels with 4 24-port and 2 48-port keystone patch panels and jacks, including reconnection of existing cables; replacement of an 18U wall-mounted rack at Chamberlain Elementary with an owner-supplied floor rack and cable transfer; and relocation of a 12U wall-mounted rack at Goshen Junior High School with cable reconnection. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, and covered by original manufacturer warranties; used, refurbished, open-box, discontinued, and gray-market equipment is not acceptable. Equivalent proposals must explain how each item meets the required functionality. The project depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding; the district may adjust quantities, reduce scope, or select multiple vendors. - Performance period: No overall project duration is stated. The Meraki license request is for one year.

Description

Goshen Community Schools is seeking proposals for Category 2 network equipment and related cabling and equipment installation at eligible locations. Equipment includes Cisco switches and accessories, Meraki access point licenses, and Ubiquiti wireless access points; installation is requested for specified cabling and patch-panel work at two eligible locations. The applicant may select one or multiple vendors and may adjust quantities, scale back, or cancel the project based on funding availability and its interests. The project is contingent on obtaining Category 2 E-Rate funding, and bids are due by email on December 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

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