Network Equipment and Maintenance

Lincoln Public Schools is seeking proposals for network equipment, associated software and licenses, installation, and maintenance, including access points, switches, cabling, power backups, and related components.

Lincoln Public Schools


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270003040
Dec 18, 2026 04:00 PM
Oct 30, 2026 12:44 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
mbellam@lps.org
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Description

Lincoln Public Schools seeks proposals for network equipment, associated software and licenses, installation and initial configuration, and basic maintenance. Requested items include wireless access points, switches, cabling, antennas and related components, uninterruptible power supplies, network management and security software, and specified support and license renewals. Equivalent models are permitted where stated, but refurbished equipment and proposals that omit requested items are disallowed; vendors must provide the entire hardware project and compatibility documentation where required. Proposals must include model-level details and costs, warranty information, a dedicated account manager and service team, Central U.S. time-zone customer service associates, annual service and cost reviews, and 24/7 management and maintenance support with escalation procedures. Vendors must provide three references for similar equipment or services within 300 miles of Lincoln. E-Rate participation and a valid SPIN are required, and the proposal must identify E-Rate-ineligible costs.

Classification Codes
NAICS811210Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSCDG01Support services for physical and wireless networks connecting equipment within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's broader networks, as well as Wide Area Network equipment, hardware and software directly connecting into data centers, offices and third parties. Support services which enable or distribute voice services through on-premise equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets. Also provides support for transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks and internet access. Support services for external (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points. Mobile infrastructure support such as cabled communication network, cellular towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication
Smart Codes
wireless access pointsnetwork switchesnetwork equipment maintenance
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Nov 13, 2026 04:00 PM-Questions Due
Dec 18, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Due
Apr 1, 2027-Earliest Goods or Services Delivery
Requirements
Required
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP 11488 Network Equipment FY27.pdfOct 30, 2026 12:10 PM
FCC Form 470 #270003040 Application (PDF)Oct 30, 2026 12:44 PM
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