2027 E-RATE NETWORK EQUIPMENT ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICES (CISCO EQUIPMENT)

The Los Angeles Unified School District is soliciting bids for the 2027 E-Rate Network Equipment Enterprise Software Maintenance and Services contract specifically for Cisco equipment. The contract is scheduled to run for approximately 36 months, with a period of performance beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2030. The scope involves providing software maintenance for a variety of Cisco hardware, including ISR and C9000 series equipment, across multiple district sites. All work must comply with Federal E-Rate rules and regulations, and the contractor is responsible for the professional quality and technical accuracy of the services provided. The award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost, with a weighting of 90 percent for E-Rate eligible items and 10 percent for ineligible costs. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the Ariba Business Network by December 3, 2026, including a signed PDF and Excel version of the rate schedule, a bidder questionnaire with three references, and proof of insurance. Key requirements include providing inside delivery for all goods, adhering to a five percent VBE/DVBE participation goal, and complying with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act for contracts exceeding 150,000 dollars. Maintenance will be invoiced annually by school site, and payments will be processed via ACH/EFT.