E-Rate #270004512

William Floyd School District E-Rate Category Two network equipment, cabling, and services

William Floyd School District is seeking E-Rate Category Two proposals for district network cabling, wireless equipment and licensing, maintenance, and managed broadband services. - Government buyer: William Floyd School District, New York; the RFP identifies the Purchasing Agent. Projects cover nine eligible entities, including Moriches ES, John Hobart ES, Tangier Smith ES, and William Floyd MS. - Named OEMs: Cisco Systems / Cisco Meraki for wireless access points and MR Series enterprise licenses; Hubbell for CAT6 patch panels, or a District-approved equivalent. - Requested products: - 97,744 feet of internal-connection cabling (estimated); the detailed RFP also lists CAT6 plenum cable runs at Moriches ES (62), John Hobart ES (80), Tangier Smith ES (63), and William Floyd MS (93), each no longer than 328 feet. - 3,000 antennas, connectors, and related components (estimated), with supporting modules, patch cables, patch panels/trays, connectors, raceway, and mounting boxes included in the category. - 900 wireless access points with necessary software and licenses; the detailed RFP specifies 900 Cisco Meraki MR Series Enterprise licenses, part number LIC-ENT-5YR, or equivalent. - 24 CAT6 patch panels; the detailed cabling scope also includes 6-inch patch cords, surface-mount raceway, back boxes and fittings, J-hook cable supports, firestopping, coring, and sleeves. Quantities for these supporting items are not specified. - Requested services: Basic maintenance associated with cabling (97,744 feet), antennas/connectors and related components (3,000), and wireless access points (900); plus managed internal broadband services using existing equipment for nine entities. The RFP also requests cabling installation, termination, testing, patching documentation, and as-built floor plans. - Notable requirements: Quantities are estimates. Equivalent wireless equipment must include the manufacturer and model, warranty details, and documentation showing technical equivalency and interoperability. Cabling must be compatible with the District’s Cisco-based network; vendors must provide separate fixed-lump-sum pricing by building. Proposals must distinguish eligible from ineligible costs, meet E-Rate requirements, and exclude equipment or services from Huawei, ZTE, and other covered national-security-threat companies. Awards depend on E-Rate funding and Board approval.

Description

William Floyd School District is seeking proposals for FY2027 E-Rate Category Two projects, including internal connections, cabling, antennas and related components, wireless access points, and managed internal broadband services using existing equipment. Quantities are estimates, and the RFP describes project specifications, proposal requirements, and submission procedures. Vendors must separate eligible and ineligible costs, provide compliant pricing, and monitor the USAC EPC Portal for updates and addenda. The Form 470 response deadline is December 11, 2026; the attached RFP specifies a proposal deadline of January 7, 2027.

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