Network Licensing and Services E-Rate Category Two

The School District of Pickens County is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 126-2-10-20 for a network services solution to provide licenses and subscription services for its existing Cisco Meraki network switches and wireless access points. This E-Rate Category Two procurement for fiscal year 2027 requires pricing for one, three, and five-year terms, offering options for both Meraki's Subscription Model and Enterprise Agreement Licensing. Proposals are due by October 20, 2026, and must be submitted as one original and five hard copies, along with one electronic copy on a USB drive. The award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder deemed most advantageous to the District, with price scoring accounting for 40 points based on the lowest pre-discount price for E-Rate eligible products. Successful delivery is defined as the provisioning of licenses to the District's Meraki organization, including the delivery of an entitlement record detailing SKUs, quantities, and support status. Vendors must comply with FCC rules, USAC procedures, and South Carolina state ethics laws, and must certify they are not on FCC Red Light Status. Required submission documents include a technical proposal, a separately sealed cost proposal, a Vendor Application Form, and an IRS Form W-9. The District prefers payment via Virtual Card or P-Card. Additionally, vendors must provide evidence of liability insurance and certify that employees have no criminal history related to children.