David Fringer

FY 26-27-CAT2 Firewall Allamakee CSD

Allamakee CSD is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible licensing for two specific firewalls: a FortiGate 401E and a FortiGate 61F. The request is for support and updates only, with vendors asked to provide pricing for both one-year and three-year license options. Bids must be itemized to show equipment costs, installation, and taxes or shipping, while clearly distinguishing between internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections. Vendors must provide specific make, model, and SKU information, and any proposed equivalent equipment requires evidence of equivalency for district approval. Proposals must be submitted via email to David Fringer by 9:00 am Central time 29 days after the posting date. Bidders must agree to E-Rate discounted billing and certify compliance with Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and FCC restrictions on covered national security threats. Pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and the project is contingent upon receiving an E-Rate funding commitment. Late submissions or generic robo-bids will be disqualified.

IowaWaukon, IA, 52172, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Mar 3, 2026

260025134

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 St. Patrick's Waukon

St. Patrick's Catholic School is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible hardware, licensing, configuration, and installation. The requested equipment includes a Meraki MX-85 firewall, various Meraki MS130 series data transport switches, and a combination of Meraki CW9172 and CW9174 wireless access points, with 3 and 5 year license options required for all. Additionally, the project requires several Tripp Lite rackmount and tower UPS units, 17 new Cat6 or Cat6a cable runs, a 10U wall mount rack, and professional recommendations for upgrading the inter-building connection. Bidders must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes, including specific make, model, and SKU information. Proposals must distinguish between internal connections and basic maintenance licenses, identify any E-Rate ineligible costs, and confirm the ability to provide discounted billing. All equipment must be current, and vendors offering equivalents must provide evidence of interoperability. Bids must be submitted to David Fringer by 9:00 am Central time on the deadline date, with pricing held firm through September 30, 2027. This project is contingent upon receiving an E-Rate funding commitment.

IowaWaukon, IA, 52172, USA

NAICS

541512

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted Mar 3, 2026

260024912

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 MIBS Ames CSD

Ames Commission School District is seeking bids for an E-Rate Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Service to implement a cloud-based WiFi performance management and monitoring solution. The district requires between 2 and 20 sensors, such as the Wyebot Wireless Intelligent Platform or an equivalent, capable of vendor-agnostic operation. Technical specifications mandate at least three 802.11ac or higher radios, non-time-sliced 24x7 raw packet data capture on two bands (2.4GHz, 5GHz, or 6GHz), built-in spectrum analysis, and the ability to run network tests simultaneously with packet capture. Vendors must provide all-inclusive pricing for 1, 3, and 5-year terms covering cloud services, hardware, upgrades, warranties, and technical support. Bidders must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes, while clearly identifying any E-Rate ineligible costs and designating software licenses as either internal connections or basic maintenance. Proposals must include specific make, model, and SKU information for new equipment and evidence of equivalency if an alternative to the specified platform is offered. All bids must comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and national security prohibitions regarding covered companies. Pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and the project is contingent upon receiving an E-Rate funding commitment. Proposals are due by 9:00 am Central time 29 days after the posting date.

IowaAmes, IA, 50010, USA

NAICS

518210

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

Posted Feb 27, 2026

260024174

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27 CAT1 WAN REVISED Glenwood CSD

Glenwood Community School District is seeking bids for leased lit fiber and leased dark fiber transport circuits to connect its network hub at 400 Sivers Rd to the Central Office and Bus Barn in Glenwood, Iowa. The required capacity for these connections is 1 GBPS, and the district is requesting pricing options for one, three, and five year contract terms. For dark fiber options, the district requires two pair dedicated fiber strands. All bids must include comprehensive maintenance and operations, covering preventive and corrective maintenance, day-to-day management, network restoration, documentation, and performance monitoring. Services must be fully operational by July 1, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on the total cost of ownership, including installation and monthly lease fees. Vendors must provide specific details regarding connectivity types, E-Rate eligibility, applicable taxes, and a commitment to turn-up testing at least ten business days before service begins. All submissions must comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and national security restrictions regarding prohibited equipment manufacturers. Proposals must be emailed to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the posting date.

IowaGlenwood, IA, 51534, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Feb 25, 2026

260023273

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Cable Mt. Ayr CSD

Mount Ayr Commission School District is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 hardware, specifically three 1000-foot boxes of blue CAT6a Plenum Cable. This is a materials-only request with no installation required. Bidders must provide itemized costs for equipment, taxes, and shipping, and must include the specific make, model, SKU, and manufacturer warranty terms. All proposed equipment must be new, current, and compliant with FCC national security prohibitions regarding covered companies. Proposals must be submitted via email to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time on March 23, 2026. Vendors are required to certify that their pricing meets the Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and that they can provide E-Rate discounted billing. Pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2026, and the project is contingent upon the district receiving an E-Rate funding commitment decision letter.

IowaMount Ayr, IA, 50854, USA

NAICS

423610

Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Feb 23, 2026

260022666

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Firewall Iowa Falls CSD

Iowa Falls CSD is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible firewall hardware, licensing, configuration, and installation. The district is considering either Sonicwall NSa 3800 or NSa 4800 appliances or Fortigate 201F or 401F appliances, with license options for one, three, or five years. Bidders must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes, including specific make, model, and SKU information. All proposed equipment must be new, current models, and vendors offering equivalent alternatives must provide evidence of equivalency for district approval. Proposals must clearly distinguish between internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections, while identifying any E-Rate ineligible costs. Vendors are required to support E-Rate discounted billing and certify compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and national security restrictions regarding covered companies. Pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and the project is contingent upon receiving an E-Rate funding commitment. Submissions must be emailed to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time 29 days after the posting date.

IowaIowa Falls, IA, 50126, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Feb 18, 2026

260021832

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2-Firewall Alden CSD

Alden Community School District is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible hardware, specifically one UniFi Enterprise Fortress Gateway Firewall or an equivalent model. Vendors must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes or shipping, while clearly identifying any E-Rate ineligible expenses. Bids must include specific make, model, and SKU information, manufacturer warranty terms, and license durations. If proposing equivalent equipment, vendors must provide evidence of equivalency for the district to review for interoperability. Proposals must be emailed to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the posting date. Bidders must certify compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and security prohibitions regarding covered companies. Additionally, vendors must agree to E-Rate discounted billing and maintain firm pricing through September 30, 2027. Final project execution is contingent upon the district receiving an E-Rate funding commitment decision letter.

IowaAlden, IA, 50006, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Feb 18, 2026

260021783

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Licensing Holy Family Catholic

Holy Family Catholic Schools is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible co-termination licensing for data transport switches and wireless access points. The request specifically covers licensing only for various Meraki MS series switches and 209 MR access point licenses, with options for 1, 3, and 5 year terms. No hardware or services are being requested. Bidders must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes, while clearly distinguishing between internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections. Proposals must include specific make, model, and SKU information, along with manufacturer warranty terms. Vendors are required to provide E-Rate discounted billing and certify compliance with Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and FCC security prohibitions regarding covered companies. All pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and the project is contingent upon receiving an E-Rate funding commitment. Submissions must be emailed to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the posting date.

IowaDubuque, IA, 52001, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Feb 18, 2026

260021744

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Hudson CSD

Hudson Community School District is seeking bids for a design and build structured cabling replacement project at Hudson Middle/High School. The project involves renovating the high school data closet by consolidating racks into new locations, such as the teacher workroom and records room, to optimize network goals. Bidders must provide all materials, installation, and configuration, ensuring that cabling is routed via conduit or cable trays and that new locking racks accommodate specific UniFi switches and UPS units. A site walkthrough is required for all interested service providers. This project is funded through E-Rate Category 2, requiring providers to possess a valid SPIN and Green Light Status. Proposals must be submitted via email by 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the posting date. Bids must be itemized by equipment, installation, and taxes, including specific SKUs and warranty terms, while strictly prohibiting refurbished equipment. All pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price and national security equipment restrictions.

IowaHudson, IA, 50643, USA

NAICS

238210

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Posted Feb 16, 2026

260021249

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Cabling Clarksville CSD

Clarksville CSD is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible hardware and labor to install structured data cabling at its school in Clarksville, Iowa. The project scope includes installing new data cables for 33 existing access points, adding new access point locations near rooms 74, 75, and 35, and providing new cabling to all classrooms and offices. The contractor is responsible for approximately 60 new terminations using Leviton Cat-6 extreme patch panels and jacks or equivalent, removing abandoned cabling, installing necessary conduit and wire mold, and performing comprehensive testing and labeling on all connections. All materials and workmanship are subject to district inspection, and bidders must provide specific make, model, and SKU information for new equipment. Proposals must comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and security prohibitions regarding specific covered companies. Bidders must support E-Rate discounted billing and maintain firm pricing through September 30, 2027. Proposals should be emailed to David Fringer by 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the posting date, and the project remains contingent upon receiving an E-Rate funding commitment.

IowaClarksville, IA, 50619, USA

NAICS

238210

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Posted Feb 16, 2026

260021217

Closed