Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools) Category 2 Network Switches and Wireless Access Points - Bid 27-006 (2026)
Omaha Public SchoolsSchool · Omaha, NE- Due
- Jan 5, 2027
- 59 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools) is seeking bids for Category 2 Network Switches and Wireless Access Points for E-Rate funding year 2026-2027 (Form 470 Application number 270001688). The project requires Cisco or equivalent network switches, wireless access points, and switch modules compatible with existing Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center, NetFlow, and Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers. Estimated quantities include 135 Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+ switches, 24 Catalyst 9300 24-port mGig and UPOE switches, 27 Cisco Wireless 9176I access points, and 232 Cisco 10GE LRM Fiber SFP Transceivers. Bids are due by January 5, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with questions due by November 11, 2026. Bidders must participate in the E-Rate program and provide a valid SPIN.
Switch: Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x 715W AC Power Supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15), 8 x 10GE Network Module, Or equivalent; Switch: Catalyst 9300 24-port mGig and UPOE, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x AC Power Supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15), 8 x 10GE Network Module, Or equivalent; Access Point: Cisco Wireless 9176I (W7, 3 radio, 3 band 4x4, UWB), Global, Or equivalent; Switch Module: Cisco 10GE LRM Fiber SFP Transceivers, Or equivalent
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Summary
Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools) is seeking bids for Category 2 Network Switches and Wireless Access Points for E-Rate funding year 2026-2027 (Form 470 Application number 270001688).
The project requires Cisco or equivalent network switches, wireless access points, and switch modules compatible with existing Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center, NetFlow, and Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers. Estimated quantities include 135 Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+ switches, 24 Catalyst 9300 24-port mGig and UPOE switches, 27 Cisco Wireless 9176I access points, and 232 Cisco 10GE LRM Fiber SFP Transceivers. Bids are due by January 5, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with questions due by November 11, 2026. Bidders must participate in the E-Rate program and provide a valid SPIN.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Switch: Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x 715W AC Power Supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15), 8 x 10GE Network Module, Or equivalent; Switch: Catalyst 9300 24-port mGig and UPOE, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x AC Power Supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15), 8 x 10GE Network Module, Or equivalent; Access Point: Cisco Wireless 9176I (W7, 3 radio, 3 band 4x4, UWB), Global, Or equivalent; Switch Module: Cisco 10GE LRM Fiber SFP Transceivers, Or equivalent
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Product Description and Specifications for Product Proposed or Equivalent
- Warranty Information
- Safety Data Sheets
- Completed Exhibit A References
- Lead time for Product delivery
- Completed Bid Form
- Signature Page
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 15 months
- Scope location
- Omaha, NE
- Reported agency
- Douglas County School District 0001 (Omaha Public Schools)
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Omaha Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 5, 2027. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Omaha Public Schools in NE, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Switch: Catalyst 9300 48-port PoE+, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x 715W AC Power Supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15), 8 x 10GE Network Module, Or equivalent; Switch: Catalyst 9300 24-port mGig and UPOE, Advantage Lic 5yr, 2 x AC Power Supply, 2 x power cord (NEMA 5-15), 8 x 10GE Network Module, Or equivalent. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Product Description and Specifications for Product Proposed or Equivalent, Warranty Information, Safety Data Sheets, Completed Exhibit A References, Lead time for Product delivery, Completed Bid Form,. Review the full document from Omaha Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Omaha, NE. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.