26-585 RFP - E-Rate Category Two Equipment - Juniper Switching

The Eugene School District 4J is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category Two equipment, specifically network switching equipment to upgrade their existing wired infrastructure across 17 school buildings. The equipment must meet certain specifications, including 100/1000/2500/5000 Base-T capability, 802.3bt PoE++ support, and cloud management capability. The district is looking for vendors who can provide pricing options for 1 and 5 year terms for Mist subscription and other licensing. Some key points to consider: • The procurement is contingent upon E-rate funding and is subject to all E-rate program rules and requirements. • The reimbursement process will be using the Service Provider Invoice (SPI) method. • The district is seeking improved performance and redundancy as well as increased POE power delivery capabilities. • The equipment must be E-rate eligible under Category Two. • The vendor must be an authorized reseller of the proposed equipment and must be willing to bill in accordance with E-rate rules. • The vendor must provide warranty information, shipping costs, and estimated delivery timeline.