2627-006 RFP MDF/IDF Switch Replacement Project (E-Rate Funding Year 2027)

The Long Beach Unified School District is soliciting proposals for the replacement of aging Cisco core MDF and IDF access switches at Carver Elementary School, Lakewood High School, Sato Academy of Math and Science, and Wilson High School. The project scope includes planning, collaboration, implementation, system testing, verification, and post-installation support. Specifically, the vendor must install Cisco 9500 MDF and 9300 IDF switches or equivalents, replace fiber patch cables and SFPs at the MDF, and perform rack space organization. All new switches must be managed via Cisco DNA and adhere to district inventory standards. The contractor is also responsible for the asset tagging of new equipment, documenting tags of removed equipment, and the offsite disposal of all project-generated waste. This is an E-Rate funded project for funding year 2027, requiring vendors to possess a valid Service Provider Identification Number, a current FCC Registration Number, and green light status. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point system where price is the most heavily weighted factor, though technical specifications and reliability are also considered. A mandatory site visit is required for all bidders. The district utilizes the Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement invoicing method, with a strict prohibition on invoicing before July 1, 2027. Contractual requirements include the provision of a bid bond, as well as 100 percent performance and payment bonds upon award. The successful vendor must comply with California prevailing wage laws, DIR registration requirements, and Education Code fingerprinting for personnel interacting with students. Acceptance of work is contingent upon an onsite inspection by the district and the submission of a detailed final installation report with photographic evidence. A 90-day workmanship warranty begins upon the final receipt of closeout documents.