Switch Equipment – Erate Yr 2027 (Yr30)

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is soliciting proposals under RFP 2292-28 for E-Rate eligible Category Two switch equipment for E-Rate Year 2027. The project, projected to start on April 1, 2027, with deliveries beginning no earlier than July 1, 2027, requires a certified reseller to provide HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 and CX 6300L series switches and associated power supplies. To ensure security and compliance, all equipment must be free of components from vendors listed in The Secure Networks Act and must be labeled with E-rate identification and a Funding Request number. The contract is governed by California state law and requires the successful vendor to provide a detailed cost proposal, a service level agreement, and an implementation timeline. Award selection is based on best value, with evaluation weights distributed across responder cost (35%), experience with the District (25%), quality of the proposed solution (20%), and responsiveness to RFP requirements (20%). Mandatory certifications include fingerprinting per Education Code Section 45125.1, a statement of non-conflict of interest, and a non-collusion affidavit. Financial administration is handled through USAC, with the service provider billing directly via Form 474 and the District paying only its non-discounted share of costs. The vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance naming the District as an additional insured and adhere to safety protocols established by the District, Solano County, and Cal-OSHA. Proposals must be submitted using District-supplied forms by November 12, 2026, and emailed submissions will not be accepted.