# E-Rate #270002533

E-Rate network connectivity, HPE Aruba equipment, and fiber maintenance

**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002533
**NAICS:** 517810, 423690

Evart Public Schools is seeking E-Rate quotes for network connectivity, private fiber maintenance, and internal network equipment and support.
- **Government buyer:** Evart Public Schools, a Michigan public school district in Evart, Osceola County.
- **OEM:** **HPE Aruba** is named for the requested equipment; equivalent products may be proposed.
- **Connectivity and fiber services:** Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access for four entities, with a capacity range of 10–50 Gbps and installation and initial configuration; maintenance for approximately 2.0133 miles of private lit fiber, described as supporting 10–40 Gbps.
- **Equipment:** Approximately 3 HPE Aruba R8N87B switches, 18 R8N85B switches, 17 J4858D components, and 3 J4859D components, or equivalents. The request also lists approximately 20 switches with necessary software and licenses, 20 switches for basic maintenance, and 2 antennas, connectors, and related components; quantities may vary.
- **Notable requirements:** Quotes are to be firm-fixed-price, non-E-Rate-eligible items must be itemized separately, and performance is subject to E-Rate funding approval. The district may consider multi-year arrangements and more than one provider.

### Description

Evart Public Schools is soliciting quotations for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 services and equipment. The request includes Category 1 maintenance for its private lit-fiber network and Category 2 internal connections, including switches and related components, antennas, connectors, and associated maintenance. The RFP lists approximate equipment quantities and states that equivalent products may be proposed; bidders must email quotations by November 20, 2026. Quotes must be firm fixed price, and implementation is contingent on approved E-Rate funding.

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