Network Infrastructure-BOE Switch and WAPs

For Network Infrastructure - BOE Switch and Wireless Access Point (WAPs) - The Coffee County School System (CCSS) is requesting sealed proposals from authorized Aruba resellers for a turnkey solution to install and configure an MDF switch system and WAPs at the proposed county board office. Proposals should include installation and configuration of the new equipment. This project will be completed during the final phase of construction of the board office. We reserve the right to accept or reject any or all responses to this RFP and to enter into discussions and/or negotiations with one or more qualified vendors at the same time, if such actions are in the best interest of Coffee County School System. Send RFPs to: Logan Evans Director of Information Systems Coffee County School System 1311 Peterson Ave. South Douglas, GA 31533 Feel free to call or e-mail (logan.evans@coffee.k12.ga.us) if you have any questions. Phone: 912-389-6773. CCSS is seeking to purchase an Aruba switch along with a quantity of POE modules to fill the existing switch and a new switch of the same model. Our preferred switch brand is Aruba, due to the flexibility and scalability offered by the chassis-based design. The Aruba 5400 Series is our preferred model MDF switch. The bundle JL001A is the preference. Vendors may submit alternative equipment as long as the equipment is an equivalent make and model and serves a similar functionality. Bid responses should have non-Erate eligible items on separate lines. General switch specifications are as follows: - Chassis-based design for standard 19-in rack mounting - Modular design to allow POE, flexibility, and scalability - 4- Aruba 5400 Power Supplies to support POE in configuration - Aruba 5400 Fan Tray - Aruba 5400 Mounting Kit - (2) 5400 Management Modules - (16)- 24p 1GbE/POE modules (J9986A) - line rate 40GbE, must support 10GbE SFPs (24 SFP+ ports) - OpenFlow Support (1.0 & 1.3 or most current version of support) - Installation and Configuration - Supports ClearPass Policy Manager, Airwave & Aruba Central Network Management Wireless Access Points CCSS is seeking to purchase wireless access points (WAPs). Our preferred brand is Aruba, due to the features offered and the ability to manage the district's wired and wireless infrastructure from a single interface. In this facility, the Aruba AP model 635 will serve as our office and meeting space WAP. The facility needs 16 indoor WAPs. The facility also needs 2 outdoor WAPs. For the outdoor application Aruba AP - model 577 is the preference for its directional antennas. Vendors may submit alternative equipment as long as the equipment is an equivalent make and model and serves a similar functionality. Bid responses should have WAPs, brackets, other hardware, licenses, and installation/configuration listed as separate line items. General WAP specifications are as follows: Indoor WAP Specs: 6 WAPs - 3.9 Gbps of maximum throughput - WPA3 and Enhanced Open Security - WiFi 5 and Wifi 6 compatible with 160 MHz Channels available - High-Capacity Wi-Fi 6E access - IoT-ready Bluetooth 5 and Zigbee support - Supports AirWave and Aruba Central Network Management Outdoor WAP Specs: - 2 WAPs - WiFi 5 & 6 Compatible - Wall Mount - Directional Antenna 120 Degree is the preference

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