Specifications include, but are not limited to: The district is seeking bids for switches to supplement the existing network described below, wireless access points to supplement the existing network described below, licenses for new wireless LAN controllers/WLAN gateways, UPS units to support new network switches and wireless access points, and new district firewalls. • This is an equipment-only request for switches, wireless access points, UPS units, and firewalls with no installation services. Installation will be performed by district personnel. • The district is requesting five-year licenses for new wireless LAN controllers, and five-year licenses for the firewalls. Licenses can fall under either the Internal Connections (IC) or the Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC) service type, depending on their function. o An Internal Connections license is software that allows the eligible internal connections equipment to function and distribute high-speed broadband through school buildings. For example, although you may pay once to purchase a wireless access point (WAP), you may need to pay a fee to the manufacturer to allow you to use the WAP. o A BMIC license includes Maintenance Support Services (software upgrades and patches, including bug fixes and security patches, as well as technical support. Vendors are requested to indicate if the licenses they are quoting fall under IC or BMIC. • Each type of equipment may be evaluated separately. The district reserves the right to select the same or a different vendor for each type of equipment. • For all requests, no refurbished or grey-market equipment will be accepted. All equipment must be new and should be compatible with existing equipment/infrastructure. If the proposed solution is not compatible, the vendor should explain how their solution will fit into the existing network. All costs associated with this solution should be identified
