E-Rate #270003223

CCISD campus and data-center network equipment refresh

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a turnkey network refresh for selected campuses and its District Data Center. - Government buyer: Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), Office of Purchasing and Distribution. - OEM: Cisco Systems is cited for the equipment and is the maker of the existing Cisco Catalyst and Nexus environment. Equivalent manufacturers may be proposed if they meet the requirements. - Equipment requested: - 58 48-port multigigabit access switches with 90W PoE support. - 14 24-port and 2 48-port aggregation/distribution switches. - 2 Internet edge routers, configured as a redundant pair. - 2 data-center top-of-rack switches and 2 data-center core switches. - The E-Rate filing separately lists 78 switches and 2 routers for internal connections, plus maintenance for 78 switches and 2 routers. These categories correspond to the refresh scope; they are not additional equipment quantities. - Services and support: Include required software and licenses, optics and cabling, installation, configuration migration, testing, documentation, training, equipment removal and disposal, and three years of manufacturer support. The RFP also requests 40 hours of post-install technical support and 20 hours of pre-consulting. - Notable requirements: Campus switches must integrate with CCISD’s existing Cisco Catalyst Center and ISE. Core, data-center, and Internet-edge equipment requires four-hour hardware replacement; next-business-day replacement is acceptable for access and distribution switches. The work covers 16 campuses and the Technology Service Center data center. - Award conditions: Subject to required Schools and Libraries Division and District approvals and available funding.

Description

Corpus Christi Independent School District seeks proposals to replace end-of-life network switching and routing equipment at selected campuses and the District Data Center. The work includes required software licensing, optics and cabling, installation and configuration, and three years of manufacturer support. Proposed equipment must meet or exceed the RFP specifications, and campus switching must be compatible with the District’s existing management environment. The award is a contract subject to Board of Trustees approval, Schools and Libraries Division approval, and available District funding.

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