Network Core Switch Equipment (E-Rate)
| Location: | Florida |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Agency: | Citrus County School Board |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 2027-06-RFP |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Main
Agency
Citrus County School Board
Citrus County School Board
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2027
2027
Title
Network Core Switch Equipment (E-Rate)
Network Core Switch Equipment (E-Rate)
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Educational Technology
Educational Technology
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
Yes
Yes
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive sealed proposals for the School Board of Citrus County, Florida, (CCSB) from qualified Respondents who are approved by the Universal Service Administration Company (“USAC”) to supply and deliver network core switch equipment intended to support the modernization and expansion of CCSB’s wired network core infrastructure in full compliance with the E-Rate Program. This RFP is also posted on the USAC website, Form 470 #XXXXXXXXX. This solicitation is for the purchase of specified equipment only. DO NOT include installation, configuration, and labor in your proposal prices. The installation of all equipment outlined herein is outside the scope of this solicitation and will be performed by CCSB staff. Respondents shall refer to the Technical Specifications outlined herein for all network core switch equipment needed. If Respondent proposes a product other than specified, it is the Respondent’s responsibility to submit, with the proposal, samples, descriptive literature and/or detailed specifications which illustrate the products ability to meet the technical specifications required. Proposals received without this information, or with insufficient information, as determined by CCSB, may not be considered. Respondents shall provide firm pricing for new, unused, current‑generation equipment only. Refurbished, remanufactured or renewed equipment will not be accepted. The performance of the successful Respondent shall be in accordance with the terms and the specifications set forth herein. Failure to comply with these requirements may be cause for Proposal rejection or award cancellation.
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive sealed proposals for the School Board of Citrus County, Florida, (CCSB) from qualified Respondents who are approved by the Universal Service Administration Company (“USAC”) to supply and deliver network core switch equipment intended to support the modernization and expansion of CCSB’s wired network core infrastructure in full compliance with the E-Rate Program. This RFP is also posted on the USAC website, Form 470 #XXXXXXXXX. This solicitation is for the purchase of specified equipment only. DO NOT include installation, configuration, and labor in your proposal prices. The installation of all equipment outlined herein is outside the scope of this solicitation and will be performed by CCSB staff. Respondents shall refer to the Technical Specifications outlined herein for all network core switch equipment needed. If Respondent proposes a product other than specified, it is the Respondent’s responsibility to submit, with the proposal, samples, descriptive literature and/or detailed specifications which illustrate the products ability to meet the technical specifications required. Proposals received without this information, or with insufficient information, as determined by CCSB, may not be considered. Respondents shall provide firm pricing for new, unused, current‑generation equipment only. Refurbished, remanufactured or renewed equipment will not be accepted. The performance of the successful Respondent shall be in accordance with the terms and the specifications set forth herein. Failure to comply with these requirements may be cause for Proposal rejection or award cancellation.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
9/18/2026 4:00 PM EST
9/18/2026 4:00 PM EST
Question End Date
10/6/2026 12:00 PM EST
10/6/2026 12:00 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
10/22/2026 2:00 PM EST
10/22/2026 2:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
1 Day(s)
1 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
1 Day(s)
1 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
Shortlist Meeting
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Location |
Documents
Quote/Bid
Quote/Bid Items
Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Quote/Bid Items
Total: 0
| # | Required | Group | Make | Model | Description | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price/ Percent | Type |
Delivery Date
None
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
RFP Documents
RFP Documents
Shipping
FOB Destination
FOB Destination
Terms and Conditions
See CCSB Terms and Conditions
See CCSB Terms and Conditions
Include Shipping in Price of Items
Yes
Yes
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
No
Questions & Answers
Total: 0
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
Commodity Codes
Total: 8
| Code | Description |
| [285-95] | Wiring Devices: Adapters, Caps, Connectors, Extension Cords, Fluorescent and HP Starters, Outlets, Plates and Covers, Plugs, Receptacles, Safety Cord Lock, Switches, Terminals, etc. (Incl. Recycled Electrical Products, Supplies) |
| [208-27] | Communications: Networking, Linking, etc. (Includes Clustering Software) |
| [209-28] | Communications: Networking, Linking, etc. |
| [206-23] | Communication Processors and Protocol Converters: Front-End Processor, Network Interface Module, Protocol Interchange, Switching Controls, etc. |
| [206-64] | Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules/Ports, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Transceivers, etc. |
| [205-64] | Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules/Ports, Firewall Devices, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Transceivers, etc., Environmentally Certified Products |
| [204-64] | Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules/Ports, Firewall Devices, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Transceivers, etc. |
| [287-54] | Power Supplies, Computer Room |
Publications
Total: 0
| Publication | Date |
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