Network Infrastructure & Internal Connections: Wireless Access Points, Switches

Competitive bid for internal connections / network equipment and installation for Edmund F Lindop School (School, 1 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Internal Connections – Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 55 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Switches (qty 15 Each)
• Internal Connections – Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 15 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Wireless Access Points (qty 55 Each)
Requests bids to provide and install 10 managed 48 port network switches, 5 managed 48 port Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches, 55 WiFi 7 wireless access points.All network cabling has already been run. The bid must include connecting every switch to the network by fiber, installing the access points at the existing cable locations, configuring the equipment, and testing the completed system. New cable runs are not part of this request.Required equipment10 Standard network switches with 48 RJ45 ports supporting 1 Gbps; at least four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports5 PoE network switch with 48 RJ45 ports supporting 1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps; at least eight ports also supporting 5 Gbps; at least four 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports55 Wireless access points with WiFi 7 supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz operation; compatible with the proposed PoE switchesAll 5 PoE switches must support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on all 48 RJ45 ports. At least eight ports per switch must support IEEE 802.3bt with 60 watts available per port. Each PoE switch must have an available power budget of at least 1,100 watts. Bidders must state the total PoE budget and any limits on simultaneous port power use.All switches must be rack mountable and may include mounting hardware (If item is not compatible). The bidder must verify the existing fiber type, connector type, available strands, and connection points, and identify any assumptions or incompatibilities in the bid.Installation must include mounting and connecting the switches and access points; configuring switch uplinks, PoE, and wireless settings in coordination with the organization; and testing fiber connections, access point operation, and network connectivity. The bidder must provide the organization with the final configuration information and test results.Bid response requirementsProvide technical data sheets, warranty terms, estimated delivery and installation schedules. Identify all required licenses or subscriptions and explain how the proposed switches will supply the Ethernet speed and PoE power needed for the 55 access points.Provide separate pricing for the standard switches, PoE switches, access points, fiber transceivers and patch cords, installation, shipping, and required licenses or subscriptions. Include a five year total cost showing any recurring fees. State any exceptions to these requirements. Current system is Cisco C9200 and Meraki MR46. We are open to new systems. We prefer a system that has a Graphic user interface for the switches. We also would like to use the following cords/connections if allowed:Item Description QuantityC9200L-NW-E-48 Network Essentials, 48-port license 10C9200L-DNA-E-48 Cisco DNA Essentials, 48-port term license 10CON-SSTCM-C92LE48 Software subscription support, 48-port 10C9200L-NW-E-24 Network Essentials, 24-port license 9C9200L-DNA-E-24 Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port term license 9C9200L-DNA-E-24-5Y Cisco DNA Essentials, 24-port, 5-year license 9CON-SSTCM-C92LE24 Software subscription support, 24-port 9CON-SSSNT-C92L24PX Support for Catalyst 9200L 24-port PoE+ 9CAB-TA-NA North America AC power cable 19PWR-C5-BLANK Config 5 power supply blank 19C9200L-STACK-KIT Catalyst 9200L stack module kit 19C9200-STACK Catalyst 9200 stack module 38STACK-T4-50CM 50 cm Type 4 stacking cable 19NETWORK-PNP-LIC Network Plug-and-Play Connect license 19Lindop District 92 may request clarification of a bid before making an award.
Bids must be considered through 2026-10-22; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.