021-DW-0126_Network_Equipment_Bid_Form_final.xlsx

This is a Network Equipment Bid Form for Polk County Public Schools in Florida, issued for E-Rate Funding Year 2026. The bid solicits network equipment across multiple categories including switches, transceivers, power supplies, and rack kits. The primary equipment specification centers on Aruba networking products, with vendors required to submit quotes for 13 core switches (Model JL624A), 39 one-gigabit ethernet transceivers (Model J8177D), 50 ten-gigabit SR transceivers (Model J9150D), 50 ten-gigabit LR transceivers (Model J9151E), 13 power supplies (Model JL085A), 6 four-post rack kits (Model JL483B), 13 two-post rack kits (Model JL482C), and 4 additional power supplies (Model JL085A). The form includes provisions for shipping and estimated taxes and fees. Vendors are permitted to submit equivalent product line quotes from different manufacturers, provided they demonstrate full compatibility and interoperability with the district's existing Aruba equipment, specifically the JL075A power supplies used in existing 3810M equipment.

Pricing information is to be completed by vendors on a per-unit basis with extended price calculations based on submitted quantities. All quoted equipment must meet E-Rate eligibility requirements, with vendors required to specify the applicable E-Rate eligibility percentage for each line item. The bid is contingent upon E-Rate approval of the district's funding request and availability of district funds. Vendors submitting equivalent products must provide proof of quality and functionality equivalency and certify compatibility with existing systems. The form requires completion of bidder information including company name, SPIN, contact details, and designation of a single category per item submission.