Matt Goblirsch

FY 26-27-CAT1 -Revised CRAEA

Central Rivers AEA is soliciting bids for leased lit fiber or transport circuits to connect its network hub in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to two additional locations in Marshalltown and Clear Lake. Bidders must provide tiered pricing for specific WAN service levels at each site, with options for one, three, and five-year contract terms. The request falls under Category 1 standalone data transmission services and requires detailed disclosures regarding connectivity types, E-Rate eligibility, public IP availability, and estimated taxes. Vendors are required to perform turn-up testing at least ten business days before service begins and must commit to Service Provider Invoicing. All proposals must comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and security regulations prohibiting equipment from specific covered companies. Submissions must be emailed to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time, 28 days after the posting date, with generic or spam bids subject to immediate disqualification.

IowaCedar Falls, IA, 50613, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Feb 25, 2026

260023378

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

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2-Cabling St . Athanasius Catholic

St. Athanasius Catholic School in Jesup, Iowa, is seeking bids for an E-Rate Category 2 cabling project involving the removal of existing cabling and the installation of 50 new CAT6a rated cable runs. The project scope includes providing materials, installation, and configuration for 25 locations with two runs each, utilizing Berktek cables, Leviton Extreme data jacks, and corresponding patch panels. The selected provider will be responsible for installing new cable pathways as needed, terminating all points, providing 25 new patch cables, and ensuring all connections are tested and labeled. This solicitation requires vendors to certify that their pricing aligns with the FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and complies with national security regulations prohibiting equipment from specific covered companies such as Huawei and ZTE. Interested bidders are encouraged to conduct a walkthrough of the facility and may contact Matt Goblirsch for coordination. The response deadline for this solicitation is February 23, 2026.

IowaJesup, IA, 50648, USA

NAICS

238210

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Posted Jan 26, 2026

260016672

Closed

Federal

26-27 CAT2 Cabling Wapsie Valley CSD

Wapsie Valley CSD is seeking bids for an E-Rate category 2 cabling project involving the installation of 50 new Cat-6 Berktek data cables, required j-hooks, and patch panels. The scope of work includes relocating an existing data rack from a janitor closet, terminating connections with Leviton Cat-6 Extreme data jacks, extending existing lines to the new patch panel, and removing all unused cabling. Interested vendors must contact the technical lead to schedule a walk-through and obtain necessary floor plans and schematics. Proposals must be submitted by 9:00 am Central time on February 16, 2026, and must itemize equipment, installation, and taxes separately while providing specific make, model, and SKU details. Bidders must certify compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and security prohibitions regarding specific covered companies. All pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and vendors must be capable of providing E-Rate discounted billing. The project is contingent upon the receipt of an E-Rate funding commitment decision letter.

IowaFairbank, IA, 50629, USA

NAICS

238210

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Posted Jan 19, 2026

260015185

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Wapsie Valley CSD

Wapsie Valley CSD is seeking bids for E-Rate category 2 eligible hardware, including one Unifi Dream Machine Pro Max firewall, 40 Meraki or Cisco wireless access points with various license options, and five N1C L1000 uninterruptible power supplies. Vendors must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes, while specifying make, model, and SKU for all items. All proposed equipment must be new, current models, and any equivalent alternatives require evidence of equivalency for district approval. Bidders must comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and security prohibitions regarding covered companies. Proposals must clearly distinguish between internal connections and basic maintenance licenses, identify ineligible costs, and confirm the ability to provide E-Rate discounted billing. 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 on February 16, 2026.

IowaFairbank, IA, 50629, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Jan 19, 2026

260015181

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Valley Lutheran

Valley Lutheran School is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible hardware, specifically five wireless access points such as the Meraki MR44, Cisco/Meraki CW9174, or an approved equivalent. The request includes the necessary licensing, configuration, and installation, with a requirement that all equipment be new and the most current models available. Bidders must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes, while clearly distinguishing between internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections for software licenses. Proposals must be submitted via email to David Fringer by 9:00 am Central time on February 16, 2026. Vendors are required to certify compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and security prohibitions regarding specific covered companies. Additionally, bidders must agree to provide E-Rate discounted billing and maintain firm pricing through September 30, 2027. Final project execution is contingent upon the receipt of an E-Rate funding commitment decision letter.

IowaCedar Falls, IA, 50613, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Jan 19, 2026

260015178

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 St. Athanasius Catholic

St. Athanasius Catholic is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible hardware, including one firewall, two data transport switches, sixteen wireless access points, and one uninterruptible power supply. Vendors must provide new, current equipment, specifically requesting Unifi models or proven equivalents. Bids must be itemized by equipment cost, installation fees, and taxes or shipping, while clearly distinguishing between internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections for any software licenses. Proposals must be submitted via email to David Fringer by 9:00 am Central time on February 16, 2026. Bidders are required to certify compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and national security prohibitions regarding specific 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 receipt of an E-Rate funding commitment decision letter.

IowaJesup, IA, 50648, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Jan 19, 2026

260015176

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2-Montezuma CSD

Montezuma Commission School District is seeking bids for E-Rate category 2 eligible hardware, specifically 60 wireless access points such as Meraki MR44 or Cisco/Meraki CW9174 with a three-year license extension, and four N1C L1000 uninterruptible power supplies or equivalents. Bidders must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, taxes, and shipping, while clearly distinguishing between internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections. All proposed equipment must be new, current models, and vendors offering equivalents must provide evidence of interoperability for district approval. Proposals must be emailed to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time on February 14, 2026. Bidders are required to certify compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and national 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.

IowaMontezuma, IA, 50171, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Jan 17, 2026

260015095

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Independence CSD

Independence Commission School District is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible hardware and services, specifically focusing on Cisco Meraki wireless access points, data transport switches, a firewall appliance, and uninterruptible power supplies. 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 of internal connections, and any equipment offered as an equivalent to the specified Meraki hardware requires documented evidence of equivalency. Vendors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and prohibitions on equipment from covered national security threats. Bids must be submitted via email to the designated contact by 9:00 am Central time, 29 days after the posting date. Pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and vendors must agree to provide E-Rate discounted billing. The project is contingent upon the district receiving an E-Rate funding commitment decision letter.

IowaIndependence, IA, 50644, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Jan 17, 2026

260015094

Closed

Federal

FY 26-27-CAT2 Clarksville CSD

Clarksville Community School District is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 eligible hardware and services, specifically requesting one Meraki MX105 firewall with a five-year enterprise license and four N1C L1000 uninterruptible power supplies, or their equivalents. Vendors must provide itemized costs for equipment, installation, and taxes, while including specific make, model, and SKU information. All proposed equipment must be new, current models, and any equivalent substitutions require evidence of interoperability for district approval. Bidders must comply with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements and security prohibitions regarding specific covered companies. Proposals must distinguish between internal connections and basic maintenance licenses, specify the installer's location, and confirm a willingness to provide E-Rate discounted billing. Pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2027, and the project is contingent upon receiving an E-Rate funding commitment. Submissions are due by 9:00 am Central time on February 14, 2026, and should be emailed to David Fringer.

IowaClarksville, IA, 50619, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Jan 17, 2026

260015093

Closed