School District of Pickens County seeks FY2027 E-Rate Category Two proposals for Cisco Meraki licensing or equivalent and manufacturer support for existing wireless access points and switches. Pricing is requested for 1-, 3-, and 5-year Co-Termination, Subscription, and Enterprise Agreement licensing options. Vendors must follow RFP 126-2-10-20, provide current SKUs, separately identify eligible/ineligible costs, and maintain a valid SPIN/498 ID. No licenses may be provisioned before written District Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1700 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points — quantity 1700 Each for 33 entities; manufacturer: Meraki 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 14 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent 4. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 14 Each for 33 entities; manufacturer: Meraki 5. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 53 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent 6. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 53 Each for 33 entities; manufacturer: Meraki 7. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 375 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent 8. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 375 Each for 33 entities; manufacturer: Meraki 9. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 4 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent 10. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 4 Each for 33 entities; manufacturer: Meraki 11. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 2 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent 12. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 2 Each for 33 entities; manufacturer: Meraki

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000872/127221/22793058-126%202%2010%2020%20Network%20Licensing%20and%20Services%20Addendum_3.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-22) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000872/127221/22658047-RFP%20126%202%2010%2020%20Addendum%201.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-01) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000872/127221/22768663-RFP%20126%202%2010%2020%20Addendum%202.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-16) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000872/127221/22552455-RFP%20126%202%2010%2020%20Network%20Licensing%20and%20Services.pdf (uploaded 2026-09-16) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000872/127221/22764457-RFP%20126%20Addendum%201.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-16)

Proposals must be received by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.For all products and services requested, vendors should consider equivalent, more or less in quantity, better, and/or more cost-effective solutions consistent with the RFP requirements. Proposed equivalents must provide complete licensing and support for the identified equipment without requiring hardware replacement, loss of functionality, service disruption, unpriced products or services, or additional District cost.All purchases are subject to applicable District and state procurement requirements and E-Rate rules. E-Rate purchases may be contingent upon USAC funding and written District authorization. Pricing must comply with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule. Vendors must separately identify E-Rate eligible and ineligible products/services and provide reasonable cost allocation when required.Proposers must maintain a valid SPIN/FCC Form 498 ID, required annual USAC certifications, and good standing with USAC and the FCC, including no applicable Red Light restrictions. Vendors must comply with all applicable E-Rate competitive bidding, gift, invoicing, document-retention, and audit requirements.No products, licenses, or services may be ordered, activated, provisioned, or delivered prior to written Notice to Proceed from the District.All vendors must review and comply with RFP 126-2-10-20 and all subsequently issued amendments/addenda. The District reserves the right to reduce quantities, select among licensing structures and terms, delay purchases, or cancel all or part of the procurement as permitted by the RFP.

Billed entity: School District of Pickens County Billed Entity Number (BEN): 127221 FCC Registration Number: 0013004098 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 33 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Ed Gifford · 281-494-0187 · [email protected] Technical contact: Ed Gifford · President · 281-494-0187 · [email protected]

Education Partners Solution, Inc. · CRN 16043584 · 281-494-0187 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000872/127221/22793067-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270000872_CERTIFIED.pdf