What the buyer needs
AI summaryMedina Valley Independent School District seeks proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027-28 Category 2 network equipment supplies and services. The requested scope includes switches, uninterruptible power supplies, licenses, modules, cabling, access points, and installation and configuration. Only onshore organizations based in the United States with an FCC Form 498 ID are eligible to bid. The district may consider multi-year contracts with voluntary renewals, and pricing must remain firm starting April 1, 2027. Vendors must submit questions online through the Bonfire portal by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm Central Time. Proposals are due via Bonfire by December 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm Central Time and must include Excel pricing, required attachments, and a draft contract.
Scope of work
- Switches (Cisco C9500-48Y4C-EDU, C9300-48UXM, C9300-48U-EDU or equivalent)
- Access points (Cisco CW9176I, C9124AXI or equivalent) and outdoor mounts
- 3-year licenses for switches and access points
- UPS power supplies (Cisco C9K-PWP-650WAC-R/2, PWR-C1-1100WAC-P2 or equivalent)
- Modules (Cisco C9300-NM-8X or equivalent) and antennas
- Stacking and power cables (short and long)
- Controllers (Cisco CW9800-H1 or equivalent)
- Migration services from existing WLC to new WLC
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price-E-Rate eligible | 30 |
| Price-Other Costs | 5 |
| Quality of Service | 15 |
| Underutilized Business | 5 |
| Long Term Cost | 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- Must comply with FCC E-Rate program rules
- Must have an active FCC Form 498 ID (SPIN) at submission
- Must not be under FCC red light status
- Must comply with FCC Order 19-121 (no Huawei, ZTE, or covered equipment)
- Three projects of similar type, size, and complexity within last five years
- Three references from company owners or management personnel
- Employees' certifications pertaining to work
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A - Pricing (Excel format required) and Cover Page
- Attachment B - Certifications, Experience and References
- Attachment C - Vendor Forms
- Signed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Signed Form W-9
- Contract or legally binding agreement in form only
- Statement of work (SOW)
- Manufacturer-published technical documentation for equivalent products
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire portal
- Instructions
- Submit online at https://kelloggllc.bonfirehub.com/portal. Combine Attachment A cover page, proposal, Attachments B and C as one PDF file; Excel pricing required.