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Noble Academy Euclid Category 2 network equipment and installation

Noble Academy Euclid is seeking a complete Category 2 network upgrade for its school in Euclid, Ohio. - Buyer: Noble Academy Euclid, a charter/public school; no parent agency or specific procurement office is identified. - Specified OEM: Ubiquiti. Functionally equivalent equipment is permitted if bidders provide technical details and specification sheets showing equivalent or better performance. - Network hardware requested: 1 UDM-Pro-Max gateway/firewall/controller; 1 USW-Aggregation switch; 1 USW-Pro-Max-24 non-PoE switch; 1 USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE switch; 4 USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE switches; 8 U7-Pro-Max, 14 U7-Pro, and 4 U7-Lite Wi-Fi 7 access points; 10 UACC-OM-MM-10G transceivers; and 4 UACC-DAC-SFP10-0.5M cables. - Other requested scope: Applicable software, licenses, necessary components, basic maintenance and support, installation, initial configuration, and cabling. The FCC Form 470 lists 4 feet of cabling; the final cabling scope is to be determined during a vendor site visit. - Notable requirements: A vendor walkthrough or an approved alternative consultation is required. Proposals should itemize costs and distinguish eligible from ineligible items. Selection prioritizes cost-effectiveness, with eligible goods and services price identified as the primary factor. Any award depends on E-Rate funding and local board approval. - The Form 470 also lists category-level quantities of 1 firewall, 26 access points, switches in quantities of 7 and 10, and 4 feet of cabling. These broad category entries overlap the detailed equipment schedule and should not be interpreted as additional equipment without clarification.

Description

Noble Academy Euclid is seeking Category 2 internal connections and related services, including a firewall, switches, wireless access points, software and licenses, and cabling. The RFP specifies Ubiquiti equipment or functional equivalents; cabling needs will be determined during a vendor site visit. Vendors must participate in a scheduled walkthrough or an approved alternative consultation to submit a valid bid. Bids are due by 5:00 PM CST on the Allowable Contract Date, December 11, 2026, and price of eligible goods and services is the primary evaluation factor.

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