# E-Rate #270004662

Charleston School District 1 seeks 35 multigigabit switches and related network equipment

**Posted:** November 14, 2026
**Respond By:** December 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 270004662
**NAICS:** 423690

Charleston School District 1 is seeking E-Rate Category 2 network equipment and related support for its existing network.
- **Government buyer:** Charleston School District 1, Charleston, Illinois; school district. No specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers, OEMs, or resellers are named; no brand preference is stated, and comparable products may be considered.
- **Equipment requested:** 35 identical managed multigigabit Ethernet switches, each with 24 ports supporting 1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps, PoE+ supplying at least 30 watts per port simultaneously, redundant power supplies, stacking capability and applicable cables, and eight 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks. Switches must support VLAN, QoS, and centralized management.
- **Other equipment:** 35 units of antennas, connectors, and related components are listed, but specifications are not provided.
- **Services and requirements:** Price three years of applicable licensing and support, and separately identify recurring licensing costs. Include all hardware, power supplies, cables, and licenses needed for a complete solution, and identify compatibility requirements or additional components needed to integrate with the district’s existing network.
- **Additional procurement requirement:** Bids are subject to Lowest Corresponding Price requirements.

### Description

Charleston School District 1 is seeking equipment for E-Rate funding year 2027 under Category 2. The attached RFP specifies 35 identical managed multigigabit switches, with 24 ports supporting 1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps, PoE+, redundant power supplies, stacking, and eight 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports per switch. Bids should include all hardware, power supplies, cables, and licenses needed for an operational solution, and separately identify recurring licensing costs with pricing for three years of applicable licensing and support. Equivalent brands will be considered; bids must reference the Form 470 number, include the bidder's SPIN, and provide specific pricing.

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