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Network Switch Refresh Service

Houston, TexasTexas, USADue Friday, November 13, 2026
Client
Houston, Texas
RFP Number
NET-17336
Posted
10/2/2026
Category
Networking Services and Supplies
Budget
Looking for Proposals
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Description

AI Generated

The government authority in Houston, TX requires a vendor to provide a network switch refresh service. The scope of work includes planning, installation, configuration, testing, documentation, project management, calling, quality control management, and upgrading access and distribution switches to Juniper EX4400 or equivalent platforms. Additionally, the vendor must deliver AI-powered monitoring, proactive alerting, task automation, and comprehensive analytics to increase network performance and bandwidth capacity. Only USA onshore organizations are eligible to bid, and the performance of the work will be offsite. Vendors must submit all questions no later than October 15, 2026. The contract period will run for five years, and the buyer is currently looking for proposal budgets.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from ESBD_563744_1790690245326_Bid Invitation.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Spring Independent School District is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified vendors for a turnkey Network Switch Refresh at eligible school sites. Vendors will supply, configure, and support network switches, standardizing on Juniper EX4400 or equivalent platforms. Proposals are open to qualified vendors who meet E-Rate registration and solicitation requirements.

Issued by
Spring Independent School District
Issue Date
10/2/2026
Question Deadline
10/15/2026 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline
11/13/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
Board of Trustees Award Recommendation
FEBRUARY 9, 2027
Contract Start
FEBRUARY 10, 2027
How to submit
Electronic via the agency portal
Submission details
Submitted electronically through the District's web-based e-sourcing system. Vendors must be registered in the online bidding system.
Contract term
Five (5) years from FEBRUARY 10, 2027, through FEBRUARY 9, 2032, with options to extend on a month-to-month basis.
Estimated value
Greater than $1,000,000
Place of performance
Offsite / Eligible school sites within Spring Independent School District, Houston, TX.
Insurance and bonding
Worker's Compensation in compliance with Texas Labor Code. Commercial Auto Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence. Comprehensive General Liability: Medical Expense Limit (any one person) $50,000.
Funding
2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) / Universal Service E-Rate Program

How proposals are evaluated

Purchase Price30 points
AI Automation12 points
Quality of Vendor's Goods and Services15 points
Extent to Which the Proposed Services Meets District’s Needs12 points
Location of Company5 points
Vendor reputation12 points
Vendor’s Past Relationship with the District: Service History14 points

Scope of work

  • Supply, configuration, and support of network switches
  • Upgrading access and distribution switches to Juniper EX4400 platforms or equivalent
  • Turnkey refresh including setup, installation, configuration, testing, and documentation
  • Project management, calling, and quality control management
  • Multi-year hardware warranty and software subscription for 5 years
  • Built-in AI-powered monitoring, proactive alerting, and intelligent automation capabilities
  • Training and knowledge transfer for District network staff
  • Providing optics, power supplies, accessories, and device software licenses

Minimum qualifications

  • Comply with all service provider E-Rate registration, guidelines, and policies
  • Demonstrable K-12 or public sector experience with switch deployments
  • Provide appropriate device software license and support maintenance for 5 years
  • Equipment offered must be new, currently in production, and not refurbished
  • Must not appear on the FCC covered list

Documents to include with the bid

  • Form W-9
  • Recognized classification certificates (HUB, MBE, WBE, SBE, VBE, or other, if applicable)
  • Supporting documentation for equivalent equipment (technical specifications, data sheets, white paper) if bidding non-specified models
  • Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ)
  • Felony Conviction Notice
  • SB 9 Contractor Criminal History and Fingerprinting Certification
  • Deviations document (if applicable)

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