E-Rate #270003448

Palestine Public Library E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and installation

Palestine Public Library is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and installation to support its library network. - Buyer: Palestine Public Library, Palestine, Texas. - Named OEMs: Ruckus, Netgear, American Power Conversion (APC), and Eaton Tripp Lite. Equivalent equipment may be offered with documentation showing it meets the requirements. - Requested equipment: Ruckus ICX 8200-48PF and ICX 8200-24 switches (1 each), 10 Gbps SFP+ copper cable (1), ICX8200-PREM-LIC switch licenses (2), R650 access points (3), T670 access points (2), and CLR-ESNT-APSW-REC5 licenses (5); Netgear GS305EP-100NAS switches (8); APC 1000VA rackmount UPS units and NetShelter switched rack PDUs (2 each); and Eaton Tripp Lite Cat6 cables in blue and black 3-ft 50-packs (1 each) plus purple 10-ft cables (20). - The request also lists antennas, connectors, and related components (1), and wireless controllers with required software/licenses (5); the controller category was selected as a precaution regarding license eligibility. - Services and installation conditions: Vendor installation and initial configuration are required, including new cable drops in some areas for access points. Work must be scheduled outside library operating hours or days, and equipment and materials delivered to the library. - Purchasing and vendor requirements: The library may adjust quantities and purchase some, all, or none of the items. Vendors must support SPI discounted billing and hold an active SPIN. - Performance period: Preferred multi-year term of about 30 months. An alternative term of about 18 months with one optional renewal is acceptable; exact calendar dates are not stated here.

Description

Palestine Public Library is requesting proposals for new E-Rate eligible Category 2 equipment and vendor installation services. Requested equipment includes antennas and related components, switches, UPS/battery backups, racks, cabling, wireless access points, and related items, with specified manufacturers or equivalents. Installation is required, including new cable drops in some areas, and must be scheduled outside operating hours or days where needed. Proposals must follow the attached specifications and pricing requirements, and the applicant may purchase some, all, or none of the listed items.

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