What the buyer needs
AI summaryAdams County School District No. 14 in Commerce, Colorado, seeks proposals for E-Rate network switches supplies under Invitation to Bid #2728-003. The District will evaluate responses based on vendor qualifications, price, products, and service capabilities. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid, and vendors must provide a valid E-rate Service Provider Identification Number, an FCC Registration Number, and a written statement agreeing to submit Form 473. Pricing must remain valid for at least 90 days after USAC awards funding, and the selected provider must invoice USAC directly using the SPI method. Vendors must submit all questions by December 3, 2026, and submit dated, signed proposals online through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet) by December 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time. Proposals must follow the solicitation's exact numbering format and include the bidder's tax identification number.
Scope of work
- HPE Aruba CX 6300-48 port (JL659A) switches or equivalent
- Dual 1050W power supplies and dual fan trays for 6300M
- HPE Aruba CX 6200F 12-port (R8Q72A) switches or equivalent
- Required power supplies for HPE Aruba CX 6200F switches
- Delivery to six school district locations
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Prior Experience | 10 % |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid E-rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Company's FCC Registration Number
- Timely submission of Form 473, Service Provider Annual Certification form
- Willingness to invoice USAC directly using the SPI method
- Compliance with E-rate contract signing rules
- At least three business references for similar goods and services
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A Signature Page
- Attachment B Pricing Form
- Cover Letter
- Overview of Bidder's Firm
- Personnel Assignments
- Identification of Bidder's Contact
- References (at least three)
- Written statement of E-rate compliance
- Copy of completed Form 473 (Service Provider Annual Certification)
How to submit
- Method
- Online via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet)
- Instructions
- Submit online via www.rockymountainbidsystem.com. No telephone or facsimile proposals. Cover page must list ITB Title, ITB Number, RFP Due Date, and Bidder's name and address.
