# E-Rate #270001951

Saint John School District 3 E-Rate Network Equipment Upgrade

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001951
**NAICS:** 423690

Saint John School District 3 is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment to upgrade internal connections at its school.
- **Government buyer**
  - Agency/sub-agency: Saint John School District 3
  - Buyer contact: Brad Fitzgerald
  - Location: Saint John, Rolette County, North Dakota
- **OEM and named supplier option**
  - **Ubiquiti** is specified for access points and switches, with equivalent products acceptable.
  - No manufacturer preference is stated for racks or UPS units.
- **Requested equipment**
  - Wireless access points: 43 in the FCC Form 470 listing; the narrative specifies 42, including one outdoor unit. Confirm the required quantity. Necessary software and licenses are included.
  - Switches: 4 8-port units and 4 48-port units, all with PoE++ capability. Necessary software and licenses are included.
  - Floor-mount switch racks: 2, with wire management.
  - Rack-mount UPS/battery backups: 2.
- **Notable requirement**
  - A building walkthrough is required for bidding.
  - The request is identified with E-Rate funding for 2027; the performance period is otherwise not specified.

### Description

Saint John School District 3 is seeking E-Rate Category 2 internal connection equipment upgrades for funding year 2027. The requested equipment includes 42 wireless access points, including one outdoor unit; eight switches (four 8-port and four 48-port) with PoE++ capabilities; two floor-mount racks with wire management; and two rack-mount UPS backups. Ubiquiti or equivalent is preferred for access points and switches, and a building walkthrough is required for bidding. The response deadline is November 11, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001951/134455/22749355-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001951_CERTIFIED.pdf)