E-Rate #270000974

Clay Middle School network switches, related equipment, subscriptions, support, and installation

Carmel Clay Schools is seeking network equipment and installation for Clay Middle School through a Category 2 E-Rate project. - Government buyer: Carmel Clay Schools, Technology Department, Carmel, Indiana. - OEMs: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), with Aruba / HPE Aruba Networking specified. Equivalent manufacturers may be proposed with technical evidence that their products meet or exceed the requirements. - Requested equipment: 18 switches, including Aruba CX 6300M models and a CX 6405 v2, plus CX 6400 modules, power supplies, fan trays, transceivers, software subscriptions, cables, connectors, and mounting-related items. Model-specific products, part numbers, and quantities are listed below; the request also gives approximate quantities of 34 connectors, 42 modules, and 14 sets of cords or mounting hardware. - Services: Equipment staging and configuration preparation, removal of existing equipment, installation, testing, installation documentation, and five-year Aruba support for specified switches. Five-year Central Switch Foundation subscriptions are requested. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, current, and covered by original manufacturer warranties; used, refurbished, open-box, discontinued, and gray-market equipment is not accepted. Vendors must itemize pricing and identify manufacturers and part numbers, substantiate equivalents, and separate eligible and ineligible costs. The project may be adjusted or canceled depending on Category 2 E-Rate funding. Equipment from companies identified as national security risks under FCC Order 19-121 is not permitted.

Description

Carmel Clay Schools seeks proposals to supply and install network switches and related equipment for Clay Middle School, including associated software, licenses, cables, connectors, modules, cords, and mounting hardware. The requested equipment is Aruba or equivalent, and bids must include staging, installation, testing, removal of existing equipment, and documentation. The project is contingent on successful Category 2 E-Rate funding; the district may adjust quantities or scale back or cancel the project depending on available funding. Proposals must be emailed by January 8, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and technical questions are due December 2, 2026.

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