Opportunity
E-Rate #270003574
Vallivue School District campus network switches, optics, licenses, and support
Posted
November 10, 2026
Respond By
December 08, 2026
Identifier
270003574
NAICS
423690, 334290
Vallivue School District #139 is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment to upgrade campus connectivity for digital learning and high-density Wi-Fi 6E/7. - Buyer: Vallivue School District #139, Caldwell, Idaho. - Named OEM: Cisco Systems / Cisco Meraki; the RFP accepts functional equivalents. No reseller or distributor is named. - Equipment requested: - 200 48-port switches; sample model Cisco Meraki MS150-48MP-4X. Minimum 32 1GbE and 16 multigigabit ports, 16 PoE++ ports, 740W PoE budget, four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, and two stacking ports supporting 80Gbps total bandwidth. - 30 24-port switches; sample model Cisco Meraki MS150-24MP-4X. Minimum 16 1GbE and eight multigigabit ports, eight PoE++ ports, 370W PoE budget, four 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, and two stacking ports supporting 80Gbps total bandwidth. - Optics; models and quantities are not specified. - Licenses and support: Seven-year cloud-management licenses and subscriptions, plus eligible basic manufacturer technical support and warranties. Fees are to be itemized. - Notable requirements: Equipment must meet the port, PoE, uplink, stacking, and shallow cabinet-fit specifications. The procurement is equipment-only and subject to E-Rate Category 2 eligibility rules.
Description
Vallivue School District 139 is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category 2 network switches and related components to improve internal broadband connectivity and upgrade campus network infrastructure. The equipment-only procurement includes switches, optics, and cloud management licenses and warranties, with cloud licenses and subscriptions required for seven years. Proposed equipment must meet the stated technical specifications, be compatible with the district’s existing network, and include itemized eligible and ineligible costs. Bidders must have a valid SPIN and submit proposals by December 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM; further specifications and submission requirements are in the attached RFP.