Opportunity
E-Rate #270004453
St. Joseph High School network switches, Wi-Fi access points, UPS units, and installation
Posted
November 13, 2026
Respond By
December 11, 2026
Identifier
270004453
NAICS
423690, 423490
St. Joseph High School is seeking bids for Category 2 network equipment and installation at its South Bend, Indiana, location. - Buyer: St. Joseph High School; agency, sub-agency, and office are not identified. - OEMs named: Ruckus for network switches and Wi-Fi access points; CyberPower for UPS units. Equivalent products may be proposed if they meet the RFP requirements. - Specified equipment: 1 Ruckus ICX7850-48F core switch; 1 Ruckus ICS8200-C08ZP switch; 2 Ruckus ICX8200-48PF edge switches; 4 Ruckus R770 Wi-Fi 7 access points; 2 CyberPower 3000VA UPS units; and 2 CyberPower 1500VA UPS units. - Installation: Install the switches, access points, and UPS units, including staging, configuration coordination, integration with the existing environment, removal of replaced equipment, testing, and installation documentation. - Notable requirements: Equipment must be new, factory-sealed, currently available from the manufacturer, and covered by original manufacturer warranties. Used, refurbished, open-box, and discontinued equipment is not accepted. - Funding and pricing: The project depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding and requires Service Provider Invoicing (SPI) for approved E-Rate funds. Bids should itemize costs, distinguish eligible and ineligible costs, and separately identify ongoing subscription charges where applicable. Quantities or project scope may change based on funding or school needs.
Description
St. Joseph High School is seeking proposals to supply and install network equipment at its eligible location. The scope includes switches, wireless access points, UPS units, and installation, staging, testing, removal of existing equipment, and documentation. Equipment must be new and factory-sealed; the project is contingent on successful Category 2 E-Rate funding. Bids are to be emailed to Jason Inman by 2:00 p.m. EST on December 28, 2026.