E-Rate Category 2 Licenses

Green Bay Area Public School District is conducting a procurement for E-Rate Category 2 Licenses focused on network equipment software licensing in Brown County, Wisconsin. The district is seeking licenses for existing network infrastructure, specifically requesting proposals for Extreme Networks switches, wireless access points, associated software, and basic maintenance for internal connections. Vendors must submit proposals for the specified makes/models or provide equivalent alternatives with comprehensive product specifications demonstrating functional and technical equivalence. The Request for Proposal (RFP Q2526-03) will be evaluated based on four key criteria: E-Rate eligible costs (40% weight), non-E-Rate eligible costs (30% weight), vendor qualifications and support capabilities (15% weight), and prior positive experience with the district (15% weight). Key procurement dates include a question period from September 3, 2025 to September 17, 2025, with proposals due on October 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM CDT through the Bonfire digital submission portal.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation covers 47 eligible entities and involves licensing for approximately 179 eligible 5420M-48W-4YE switches, 97 eligible X440G2-48p-10G4 switches, and various ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot Tier 0 Cloud RTU Licenses and ExtremeCloud IQ Navigator SaaS Subscriptions. While no incumbent vendors are specifically named, the district emphasizes compliance with E-Rate program rules, including restrictions on equipment from manufacturers like Huawei and ZTE. Vendors must provide lowest corresponding pricing and comply with all federal telecommunications regulations. The district reserves the right to award part, all, or none of the services, and requires comprehensive insurance coverage and documentation. Although precise award value is not specified, the comprehensive licensing and equipment documentation suggests a substantial technology infrastructure investment aligned with the district's existing network ecosystem.