Opportunity
E-Rate #IVDU_2026_470_C2
IVDU Schools Solicits E-Rate Eligible Internal Connections Equipment for New Brooklyn Location
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
March 31, 2026
Identifier
IVDU_2026_470_C2
NAICS
423430, 423690
IVDU Schools in Brooklyn, NY is seeking proposals for E-Rate eligible internal connections equipment for a new school location. - Government Buyer: - IVDU Schools, Director of Operations: Devora Miriam Shreibman - Procurement managed with assistance from Summa E-Rate Solutions and consultant Gary Michaels - OEMs and Vendors: - Cisco Meraki (wireless access points, switches, firewall) - American Power Conversion (APC) (UPS/battery backup) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - 21 Meraki CW9172I Access Points (or equivalent) - 1 Meraki MS130-48X Switch (or equivalent) - 1 Meraki MX95 Firewall (or equivalent) - 3 APC SRT1000XLA UPS/Battery Backups (or equivalent) - 3 APC SRT488P UPS Battery Packs (or equivalent) - All necessary software and licenses (licenses not E-Rate discounted) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No installation or initial configuration services required - Strict compliance with E-Rate, state, and local procurement rules - Bidders must submit a completed bid form and signature page - Proposals must isolate any ineligible items - SPI Method Billing required - Equipment must be delivered to the new school location at 858 East 29th Street, Brooklyn, NY - Contract may allow up to two one-year extensions to complete the project
Description
IVDU Schools is soliciting proposals for E-Rate eligible Category 2 products and services for the funding year 2026, specifically for internal connections including wireless access points and necessary software and licenses. The procurement requires bidders to complete a bid form worksheet and a signature page, submitting these documents via the specified bids website. The school requests SPI Method Billing and emphasizes compliance with all state, local, and E-Rate program rules. Critical dates include a bid due date of March 31, 2026, and the contract earliest start date is April 1, 2025.