E-Rate #270001077

Hermitage School District E-Rate network licenses, UPS equipment, and connectivity

Hermitage School District is seeking E-Rate network licenses, UPS equipment, and high-capacity internet or data transmission service. - Buyer: Hermitage School District, Pennsylvania; Technology office. - OEMs: Cisco Systems/Cisco, Meraki, and Eaton. Equivalent compatible products are allowed. - Category 2 licenses: 170 Meraki wireless access point licenses; licenses for 2 Cisco Catalyst C9300L-24UXG-4X switches, 4 Cisco Catalyst C9300X-12Y switches, 3 Meraki MS130-12X switches, 2 Meraki MS130-8X switches, and 23 Meraki MS150-48MP-4X switches. The RFP also lists 1 C9300L-48UXG-4X license and 5 Meraki WAP licenses as not E-Rate eligible. - UPS equipment: The UPS attachment estimates 4 compatible 2200 VA units, 8 E-Rate-eligible 1000 VA units, and 1 non-E-Rate-eligible 1000 VA unit. It does not name an OEM; the initial opportunity summary identifies Eaton. The initial summary's estimate of 3 2200 VA units differs from the attachment's 4-unit estimate. - Category 1 service: Internet access and/or data transmission for five entities, with capacity options from 1 to 25 Gbps. - Notable requirements: Clearly identify manufacturer, model or SKU, quantities, and itemized costs; separate E-Rate-eligible and ineligible charges. Explain product equivalency and compatibility. E-Rate cost-effectiveness requirements apply, and the district may award items separately or in part. - Timing: Work begins after the FCC funding commitment and is to be completed within Funding Year 2027. A fixed contract term or option-year structure is not specified.

Description

Hermitage School District is seeking Category 1 internet access and data transmission service, along with Category 2 equipment and related software or licenses. Requested items include 170 Cisco Meraki access point licenses, switch licenses, and Eaton UPS units or equivalents. The notice lists service capacity of 1 Gbps to 25 Gbps and references two associated RFPs: “Hermitage School District RFP Switch and WAP Licenses” and “Hermitage School District RFP UPS.” Bids and vendor questions must be submitted in writing by email to the designated technical contact, following the stated E-Rate and procurement requirements.

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