Network Switches for E-Rate Funding Year 2026

The El Paso Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to refresh its network switching hardware and infrastructure, including distribution and access network switches. The scope of work includes network equipment refresh, architecture planning, design, installation, configuration, and hardening, using industry-best standards and practices. The objective is to ensure that the network hardware and infrastructure are updated to meet the District's current and future needs. Key requirements include: E-rate eligible Cisco-compatible network switches, support for modern PoE standards, multi-gig uplinks, VLAN segmentation, and campus security systems. The project will be completed in multiple cycle years, with the initial term being one year and optional terms for up to four additional years. • Network equipment refresh • Architecture planning • Design • Installation • Configuration • Hardening • E-rate eligible Cisco-compatible network switches • Support for modern PoE standards • Multi-gig uplinks • VLAN segmentation • Campus security systems