Wired and Wireless Network Equipment Upgrade

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking proposals for Aruba or functionally equivalent wired and wireless network equipment, including switches, cabling, transceivers, patch cords, software, licenses, and related maintenance.

Spring Branch Independent School District

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270000588

Due Date:Oct 27, 2026 03:00 PM

Posted Date:Sep 04, 2026 03:26 PM

Contract Period:1 year base + 1 × 1 year option

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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SPRING BRANCH ISD -- FCC Form 470 #270000588 (FY2027) -- WiredNetworkUpgradeSpecifications_Aruba_CX_Updated 1.docx

Contact

Name:Shelby Acevedo

Email:shelby.acevedo@springbranchisd.com

Phone:+17132512318

Address:955 Campbell Road, Houston, TX, USA

Description

Spring Branch Independent School District is soliciting proposals for a wired and wireless network infrastructure upgrade under its E-Rate program. The scope includes Layer 2 and Layer 3 access, distribution, and core switches; network operating systems, management platforms, software subscriptions, and licenses; cabling; optics and transceivers; LC-LC and LC-SC OM4 fiber patch cords; LC-LC OS2 fiber patch cords; and related equipment, support, and maintenance. Aruba CX 6300, CX 8325, and CX 8325H equipment is identified as the reference solution, but functionally equivalent products are acceptable. Proposals must identify exact manufacturer part numbers, configurations, airflow direction, power supplies, fans, support entitlements, rack hardware, cables, and transceivers. Equipment must support required switching, routing, resiliency, PoE, stacking or multi-chassis capabilities, and current network operating systems. The district may purchase all or only part of the proposed work depending on E-Rate funding, and contracts may be voluntarily renewed for up to two consecutive one-year terms. Vendors must have a valid E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number, provide lowest corresponding pricing, comply with E-Rate requirements, and include a written service-level guarantee with a minimum proposed equipment warranty of three years.

Classification Codes

NAICS334290Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.

Title	Date Posted
WiredNetworkUpgradeSpecifications_Aruba_CX_Updated 1.docx	Sep 04, 2026 03:09 PM
FCC Form 470 #270000588 Application (PDF)	Sep 04, 2026 03:26 PM