Opportunity
MyVendorLink #2027-06-RFP
Network Core Switch Equipment Procurement for Citrus County School Board (E-Rate)
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
2027-06-RFP
NAICS
423690
The Citrus County School Board (CCSB) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the supply and delivery of network core switch equipment to modernize and expand the district's wired network infrastructure under the E-Rate Program. - Government Buyer: - Citrus County School Board (CCSB) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed; open to all qualified manufacturers of network core switch equipment - Vendors must be approved by the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) - Products/Services Requested: - New, unused, current-generation network core switch equipment - Focus on network components, wiring devices, communication processors, and power supplies - No installation, configuration, or labor services included (to be performed by CCSB staff) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strictly new equipment; no refurbished or remanufactured items accepted - Respondents proposing alternative products must provide detailed specifications and descriptive literature - Firm pricing required - Compliance with E-Rate Program rules - Delivery to the district - Commodity codes indicate a focus on network infrastructure hardware - No specific OEMs or part numbers provided; scope covers a range of network hardware as detailed in technical specifications
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Citrus County School Board seeks competitive sealed proposals from qualified respondents approved by the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) to supply and deliver network core switch equipment. The equipment is intended to support the modernization and expansion of the school board's wired network core infrastructure in compliance with the E-Rate Program. The solicitation is for the purchase of specified equipment only; installation, configuration, and labor are excluded and will be performed by school board staff. Respondents must provide firm pricing for new, unused, current-generation equipment only, and proposals must include detailed specifications if proposing alternatives to the specified products.