# E-Rate #270001071

Perandoe Special Ed District seeks internal connections equipment and services (Aruba preferred or equivalent) under E-rate Category 2.

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001071
**NAICS:** 541512

Perandoe Special Education District in Red Bud, Illinois is seeking bids for internal connections equipment and related services under E-rate Category 2.
- Government Buyer:
  - Perandoe Special Education District (K-12 school district, Randolph County, IL)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Preferred OEM: Aruba (or equivalent brands accepted)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Four (4) 48-port PoE managed switches
  - Fifteen (15) wireless access points
  - One (1) firewall router
  - One (1) MX85 advanced security licensing renewal
  - Installation and initial configuration for all equipment
  - All products must include necessary software and licenses
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Vendors must have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
  - Compliance with E-rate rules, including Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and USAC's Free Services Advisory
  - Multi-year contracts, voluntary extensions, and month-to-month or varying term contracts are acceptable
  - The district reserves the right to add or remove services as needed
  - Contract language must protect the district if E-rate funding is discontinued

### Description

This solicitation is for Category 2 internal connections services including firewall service, components, and necessary software and licenses. The preferred brand is Aruba, but equivalent brands will be considered. The procurement is for the Perandoe Special Ed District, a school district in Red Bud, Illinois. Bids must reference the Form 470 number and comply with local and state procurement guidelines, with price as the primary factor. The district is open to multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions and requires compliance with USAC's Free Services Advisory and Lowest Corresponding Price rules.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001071/136489/22580253-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001071_CERTIFIED.pdf)