Network Switch Refresh II

Spring Independent School District is seeking competitive sealed proposals for a turnkey network switch refresh to replace Category 2 network infrastructure equipment at eligible school sites. This comprehensive project includes the planning, installation, configuration, testing, documentation, project management, cabling, and quality control management for approximately 250 switches. Proposed equipment must be new, currently in production, and support 1/10/25Gb uplinks, link aggregation grouping, and stackable architecture or virtual chassis, with advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 functionality, IEEE 802.1X, and QoS. Equipment from manufacturers deemed a national security threat by the FCC is strictly prohibited. The total estimated value of the contract exceeds 1,000,000 dollars, with an initial five-year term running from February 10, 2027, through February 9, 2032. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the District's online bidding system by November 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm CST. Evaluation will be based on eligible costs, quality of goods and services via published ratings, the vendor's past relationship with the District, AI-driven automation capabilities, resource availability, reputation and experience with similar entities, and location within Texas. Awarded vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance for Worker's Compensation, Commercial Auto Liability, and Comprehensive General Liability, and must comply with Texas Education Code Chapter 22 regarding criminal history records and fingerprinting for covered employees. Required submissions include a detailed quote, Form W-9, and any applicable business classification certifications such as HUB, MBE, WBE, SBE, or VBE.