Opportunity
E-Rate #270001664
Network switches, fiber components, firewall, license renewal, and related services
Posted
October 08, 2026
Respond By
November 05, 2026
Identifier
270001664
NAICS
423430, 423690
Chippewa Hills School District is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and related services for its Michigan schools. - Government buyer: Chippewa Hills School District, Remus, Mecosta County, Michigan; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs named: HPE Aruba (also written as HP Aruba), HP, Fortinet, and WatchGuard Technologies (also written as Watch Guard). Equivalent products are permitted. - Requested equipment: Approximately 12 HP CX 6200M or equivalent edge switches; 20 single-mode-compatible 10GB transceivers; and single-mode fiber cables in 20-foot (5), 10-foot (10), and 6-foot (10) lengths. Switches and transceivers must be compatible with the existing HP Aruba CX 5420 and 2540 switches. - Firewall and license: One Fortinet or equivalent firewall for approximately 250 staff and 2,000 students, with a 10GB connection to the MISEN network; plus a separate WatchGuard M470 or equivalent license renewal for the existing firewall until a replacement is installed. - Other requested components: The E-Rate request also identifies antennas, connectors, related components, and cabling; quantities and detailed specifications for these are not provided. - Services: Installation and initial configuration, plus basic maintenance for switches and firewall equipment and components. - Notable requirements: Quantities are approximate. Proposals are subject to USF funding, and non-E-Rate-eligible items must be itemized separately. Firm-fixed pricing is requested.
Description
Chippewa Hills School District is seeking bids for Category 2 internal connections and related services. The request includes approximately 12 switches and associated components, maintenance, installation and configuration, plus a firewall and a separate WatchGuard M470 license renewal. Quantities are approximate, and bidders should refer to the RFP for specifications and instructions. Responses are due November 5, 2026.