Specifications include, but are not limited to: LAN SWITCH UPGRADE SPECIFICATIONS PART 1 Proposed Switches must be Extreme or EQUIVALENT. Any alternative equipment quoted must be fully compatible with the District’s existing network equipment including but not limited to the existing Extreme switches. Proposal should include all switches, SFPs, licensing, cabling, support and startup service needed for the project upgrades. The vendor will be required to configure all equipment in this proposal. They will configure VLANs to the specifications of the Leake County School District Information Technology Department as part of this proposal. Currently there are multiple VLANS operating on the District network. The Vendor will also be required to communicate and work with the WAN and Internet vendor at time of installation so that the WAN and Internet vendor at time of installation owned and controlled WAN switch works properly with the VLAN configurations on the proposed switches. Bid for all equipment must include cost of configuration, installation and training on configuration and maintenance for the Leake County School District Information Technology Department. Bids should also include any necessary accessories, parts or components required to make the District work, i.e., patch cables, SFPs, support, licenses, etc. Switch proposal should include any necessary UPSs to accommodate all E-Rate eligible equipment. UPSs should be APC Smart UPS or equivalent. All equipment included in vendor’s proposal must be new equipment purchased from an authorized reseller. No grey market, third party, or used equipment will be considered. Prices quoted in the vendor’s response will remain in effect for a period of eighteen (18) months from the time of the contract signing.