# E-Rate #270001141

Fort Bragg Unified School District Solicits Broadband Connectivity, UPS, and LAN Upgrades for E-Rate Year 2027-2028

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001141
**NAICS:** 517311, 238210, 335999

Fort Bragg Unified School District in Mendocino County, California is seeking proposals for broadband connectivity and LAN infrastructure upgrades for E-Rate Year 2027-2028.
- Government Buyer:
  - Fort Bragg Unified School District (Mendocino County, California)
- Requested Products and Services:
  - Point-to-point broadband connectivity between Fort Bragg High School, Fort Bragg Middle School, and Redwood Elementary School
    - Lit Fiber Service and Dark Fiber Lease/IRU
    - Bandwidth: 1-2 Gbps, scalable up to 10 Gbps
    - Installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
  - Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) and Battery Backups
    - 50 UPS units total
      - 10 rack-mounted UPS for Main Distribution Frames (MDFs), 4.5-5kW 240V, lithium batteries preferred
      - 40 rack-mounted UPS for Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDFs), 750W-1500W 120V, max 2U rack height, lithium batteries preferred
    - Network cards bundled, rack mounting hardware included
    - District technical staff will handle installation
    - Proposals must address run-time, warranty, battery life, and include taxes/shipping
  - LAN Infrastructure Upgrades
    - Replacement of 48 drops of Cat 5 cabling with Cat 6 cabling (approx. 9600 feet)
    - Additional 2000 feet of cabling for upgrades
    - Installation and initial configuration for cabling and fiber circuits
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Strict communication protocols: contact only through district's consultant
  - E-Rate and California Teleconnect Fund eligibility required
  - Comprehensive support and maintenance commitments
  - Proposals must specify network equipment manufacturers, models, and SKUs if managed network equipment is included
  - Preference for lithium battery UPS units
  - All pricing must include taxes and shipping
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders should identify OEMs and models in their proposals.

### Description

This solicitation is for point-to-point broadband services connecting Fort Bragg High School to Fort Bragg Middle School and Redwood Elementary School. It includes the procurement of 50 Uninterrupted Power Supplies to be installed by District Technical Staff, replacement of 48 drops of Cat 5 cabling with Cat 6 cabling, and installation of 2 fiber circuits at Fort Bragg High School. The services requested fall under Category 1 and Category 2, including basic maintenance of internal connections and equipment such as uninterruptable power supplies/battery backups. The solicitation is managed by the Fort Bragg Unified School District and aims to improve network performance and reliability across district sites.

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