Network Switch Refresh II

Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD) in Texas is requesting proposals for Network Switch Refresh II, a standardized network infrastructure replacement project with proposals due November 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (CT); questions are due October 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (CT).

The scope includes approximately 250 Juniper EX4400 network switches or equivalent models, 250 additional power supplies with power cables, 187 DAC cables, 171 network modules, 230 transceivers, and 250 software licenses for Juniper Mist AI Cloud Services or equivalent, plus five-year support coverage for all switches. Vendors must provide configuration, installation, and support services. All costs—taxes, shipping, installation, power supplies, cables, modules, and transceivers—must be included in unit pricing. Service fees are separate line-item charges with E-rate eligibility categorizations (Internal Connections or Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections).

The estimated contract value exceeds $1 million over the contract period. The initial term runs five years from February 10, 2027 through February 9, 2032, with the District retaining the right to extend month-to-month thereafter. Bid pricing must remain fixed for the entire initial five-year term; price increases at renewal are limited to 3% maximum and require justification.

Evaluation assigns 30 points to purchase price, 15 to quality of goods and services, 14 to past service history with Spring ISD, 12 each to AI automation capabilities and vendor reputation/experience with similar organizations, 12 to extent of services meeting District needs, and 5 to company location within Texas. The District reserves the right to issue partial awards, adjust quantities, and terminate due to non-appropriation of funds. An award recommendation will be made at the Spring ISD Board of Trustees meeting on February 9, 2027, contingent upon Board approval and funding.