E-Rate #270003081

Escambia County Schools network equipment, Wi-Fi, UPS, and cabling procurement

Escambia County Schools is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and deployment services for instructional sites. - Government buyer: Escambia County Board of Education, operating as Escambia County Schools (also identified as Escambia County School District), Alabama. - OEMs named: Cisco Systems (including Meraki), and Eaton. Equivalent products are permitted; several items have no manufacturer preference. - Equipment requested: 181 switches and related software/licenses; 503 Wi-Fi 7 indoor/outdoor access points and related software/licenses; 66 UPS/battery backup units with network management cards and related software/licenses; 162 Cisco-or-equivalent antenna, connector, and related components; 200 Meraki-or-equivalent components; 469 components with no manufacturer preference; and 151,000 feet of structured cabling. - Services: Equipment installation and initial configuration, structured cabling installation, and related training. - Notable requirements: Proposals should address equipment configuration, installation, and project qualifications. Manufacturer authorization and relevant certifications are required. Structured cabling bidders must hold an Alabama general contractor license and provide a bid guaranty equal to 5% of that bid, capped at $10,000. Sites, quantities, and service capacity may be adjusted under the resulting agreement.

Description

Escambia County Public Schools is requesting proposals for Category 2 network infrastructure equipment and related services. The scope includes cloud-managed switching and licensing, Wi-Fi 7 indoor and outdoor access points and subscriptions, UPS equipment, and structured cabling, materials, and installation. The RFP also includes associated configuration, installation, and training services for instructional school sites, and the district may adjust sites, quantities, or service capacity under any resulting agreement. The RFP and Bid Response Form provide the specifications and submission, evaluation, and other bidding requirements.

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