Internal Connections Network Equipment

The School District of Manatee County is seeking USAC-approved firms to supply internal-connection network equipment, including switches, wireless access points, transceivers, power supplies, modules, and related management software for existing district sites.

Washington County School District > Purchasing Department


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28-0002-KCD
Oct 29, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 07:00 PM
1 year 3 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
dufonk@manateeschools.net
+19417088770
215 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL, USA
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Description

The School District of Manatee County is soliciting proposals from USAC-approved and qualified firms to provide internal-connections equipment for existing district sites. Attachment A lists substantial quantities of Aruba and Extreme Networks equipment, or fully equivalent products, including chassis switches, power supplies, PoE and SFP modules, transceivers, Wi-Fi 7 wireless access points, and five-year cloud-management and support subscriptions. Proposals must price every item in Attachment A and meet the stated technical requirements, including Layer 3 switching, 10-gigabit fiber connectivity, PoE capability, integration with Aruba ClearPass, cloud and on-premises management options, OEM original packaging, warranties, support, delivery, and applicable installation and site responsibilities. The contract period is July 1, 2027, through September 30, 2028, with a possible extension to complete the E-rate-funded project.

Classification Codes
NAICS313230Nonwoven Fabric Mills
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.
Smart Codes
network switcheswireless access pointsnetwork management software
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 11:00 PM-Broadcast Date
Oct 03, 2026 03:30 AM-Questions Due Date
Oct 9, 2026-Addenda Posted
Oct 29, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 09, 2026 04:00 PM-Evaluation Meeting (optional)
Nov 10, 2026-Anticipated Notice of Intent to Award
Dec 1, 2026-Anticipated School Board Award
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Contractual Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Completed Operations Endorsement — $1,000,000.00
  • Independent Contractors Endorsement — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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