Select Network Switch Upgrades

Clarkston Community Schools is seeking proposals for a comprehensive network switch upgrade project through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued on February 25, 2025, with responses due by 5:00 PM on March 12, 2025. The procurement involves replacing existing Extreme brand network switch equipment across multiple school district buildings, specifically requiring 18 5420F-16MW-32P-4XE switches and 45 5420F-48P-4XE switches. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of experience with the proposed solution and assign a representative with 3 years of similar project experience. The project scope encompasses full installation, configuration, connection to existing infrastructure, coordination with district technology staff and service providers, and removal of existing equipment. Bidders are required to submit pricing in a matrix format, include a 5-year contract maintenance agreement with ExtremeCloud IQ (XIQ) Global Select Support, and provide SPIN numbers to comply with eRate requirements and SLD rules. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, experience, pricing, and comprehensive project planning, with contractors expected to submit detailed project plans including timeline, staff assignments, resource requirements, and post-implementation support strategies.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified technology integrators and network infrastructure providers with demonstrated expertise in educational technology deployments. The project will integrate with existing school district network infrastructure, suggesting potential opportunities for local or regional technology vendors familiar with educational network environments. Incumbent vendors are not identified in the available documentation. The project's technical complexity and requirement for comprehensive support suggest a potentially significant investment, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the provided materials. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the full RFQ documentation, prepare detailed technical and pricing responses, and demonstrate capability to execute a complex multi-site network upgrade within the specified parameters and eRate compliance requirements.