E-Rate #270004070

Leary ISD E-Rate internet service, Cisco Meraki network equipment and licenses, and APC UPS

Leary Independent School District is seeking E-Rate internet service and network equipment for its 2027–2028 funding year. - Government buyer: Leary Independent School District, Texarkana, Texas; no sub-agency or office specified. - Services requested: Category 1 dedicated internet access at 1 Gbps, with a 2 Gbps option, including a leased router and maintenance. Category 2 includes managed internal broadband services and licensing for existing network equipment. - Equipment and OEMs: Cisco Meraki MR46 and MR28 wireless access points, a Cisco MS225-24P replacement switch or equivalent, and related licenses; APC Smart-UPS C SMC1500-2U or equivalent. - Quantities and licensing: MR46 quantity is 3; MR28 quantity is inconsistent across the summaries (1 or 3). One replacement switch and one UPS are requested. Meraki license options include 3- and 5-year terms, co-termed across equipment; quantities and some license part-number formatting vary in the source summaries. - Notable requirements: Proposed equipment must be compatible with the district’s existing network and commercial or enterprise grade. Refurbished equipment is restricted. Lowest Corresponding Price applies. The disclosed estimated Category 2 budget is $30,175; requested E-Rate discounts are 90% for Category 1 and 85% for Category 2.

Description

Leary Independent School District is requesting bids for 2027–2028 E-Rate services. Category 1 includes internet access at 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps options, including a leased router and maintenance. Category 2 and managed internal broadband services include wireless access points, network switches, UPS/battery backup, and switch license options. A site visit is required by appointment, and proposals are to be submitted by email by December 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM; requested services may be contingent on E-Rate funding and/or school board approval.

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