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E-Rate WAN-LAN Fiber Switches Service in San Antonio, Texas

Buyer
San Antonio Independent School District
Place of performance
San Antonio, Texas (District-wide campuses of San Antonio Independent School District)
Submission deadline
Dec 11, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority requires E-Rate WAN-LAN fiber switches service. The service includes 24-port and 48-port models with specific uplink and port configurations. The switches must support dynamic routing protocols, EVPN-VXLAN, VRF-Lite, and have specific scale requirements for MAC addresses, routes, and ACL rules. Additional requirements include native support for specific optics, dual hot-swappable power supplies, and field-replaceable fans with front-to-back airflow. The contract period will be for one year, and all questions must be submitted no later than December 1, 2026.

Scope of work

  • 24-port and 48-port E-Rate WAN-LAN fiber switches
  • 7-year licensing and subscriptions for fully functional appliances
  • Equipment assembly and secured warehousing prior to campus delivery
  • Equipment delivery, installation, and configuration to ensure SAISD acceptance
  • Periodic technical meetings including a kick-off meeting

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Purchase Price38 pts
The total long-term cost to the district to acquire the vendor’s goods or services6 pts
References (Past Performance Questionnaire-(PPQ’s)...(must have at least 3)5 pts
Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals4 pts

Minimum qualifications

  • Onshore (USA Only)
  • Valid SPIN and current E-Rate eligibility
  • Aruba Certified Switching Expert (ACSX) or Cisco certification (may be met through partnerships)
  • At least 3 non-SAISD references
  • Not debarred or suspended from conducting business with the US Government

Documents to include with your response

  • First Page of Bid - Proposal acknowledgement
  • Representation and Certification Form
  • EDGAR Certification Form
  • HB 89 Form
  • SB 252 Verification Form
  • Out of State Certification Form
  • Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) Form
  • Independent Contractor Criminal Background Statement
  • References – Past Performance Questionnaire
  • Price Sheet

How to submit

Method
Electronic via the Bonfire portal
Instructions
Upload separate, signed .pdf/.xls files to https://saisd.bonfirehub.com/portal prior to Friday, December 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
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