RFP26-915 - Ethernet Switched LAN (Category 2)
| Location: | California |
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| Posted: | Nov 22, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Agency: | Roseville City School District |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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RFP26-915 – Ethernet Switched LAN (Category 2)
The Roseville City School District (“RCSD” or “District”) issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide enterprise-grade, E-Rate eligible Ethernet Switch LAN equipment
to be used throughout the District’s 22 schools and designated support facilities.
All questions regarding this RFP should be directed to erate@rcsdk8.org, with the subject of “ERATE RFP#26-915 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS – Ethernet Switched LAN” on or before 12:00 p.m. December 4, 2025.
RFP SCHEDULE
- RFP Posting: November 21, 2025
- End of Questions: December 4, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (Responses by next business day)
- RFP Closing: January 6, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
- Submittal Opening: Date of Closing (Registered)
- RFP Selection: Before 471 filing date
- Award of RFP: Contingent on Board Approval, and Funding from E-Rate
- Contract/Service Start Date: July 1, 2026 (Billing after July 1, 2026)
Attachment Preview
E-Rate FY2026
CATEGORY 2
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ethernet Switched LAN
RFP # 26-915
POSTED: November 21, 2025
Deadline for Submittal: January 6, 2026
BEFORE 2:00 P.M.
ATTN: TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Roseville City School District
1050 Main Street
Roseville, CA 95678
NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS
Notice is hereby given that the Roseville City School District (RCSD) will accept proposals for
the award of contracts for E-rate Funding Year (FY) 2026 up to, but not later than 2:00 P.M., on
January 6, 2026 for the following:
RFP 26-910 Telecommunications Services - Internet Services - Districtwide (Category 1)
RFP 26-911 Telecommunications Services - Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network
(WAN/MAN) Winding Creek Elementary (Category 1)
RFP 26-914 SD-WAN Router/Gateway equipment (Category 2)
RFP 26-915 Ethernet Switches (Category 2)
RFP 26-916 Wireless (Category 2)
RFP 26-917 Uninterruptible Power Supply (Category 2)
RFP 26-919 Internal Connections - Infrastructure (Category 2)
Additional information, including documents and questions pertaining to the bid can be located
on the District’s website: www.rcsdk8.org
Proposals shall be delivered in separate sealed envelopes, or boxes and marked on the outside
with the respective RFP number, bidder’s company name and contact name to the District Office
front desk referencing
Roseville City School District
<INSERT NAME OF RFP>
Attention: Technology Services
1050 Main Street
Roseville, CA 95678
prior to January 6, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M. deadline. Bids will be publicly registered at 2:00 P.M.
January 6, 2026 at the District Office:
1050 Main Street
Roseville, CA 95678
No faxed proposals will be accepted. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the bid
documents, and include One (1) signed original, two (2) hard copies, and one (1) digital copy
(CD or flash drive) of the proposal shall be submitted.
RCSD reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, to be the sole judge of the
merits and qualifications of all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, not necessarily accept the
lowest of any offered and to extend the bidding period. Design, specifications, service, delivery,
and quality may be considered in making selections.
Published: November 21, 2025 and November 28, 2025 - Press Tribune
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Roseville City School District - Category 2
Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026
Request for Proposal 26-915
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ethernet Switched LAN
SUMMARY
The Roseville City School District (“RCSD” or “District”) issues this Request for Proposal
(RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide enterprise-grade, E-Rate eligible Ethernet
Switch LAN equipment to be used throughout the District’s 22 schools and designated
support facilities.
The resulting agreement will support the District’s instructional and operational mission and will
be structured to comply with all requirements of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Schools and Libraries Program (E-Rate) administered by the Universal Service
Administrative Company (USAC).
Selection will be based on E-Rate compliant cost-effectiveness, of which price is the most
heavily weighted factor, but not the sole determinant. The District reserves the right to make no
award or to negotiate final award terms consistent with E-Rate requirements. All award decisions
will be documented with sufficient rationale and contemporaneous records to satisfy E-Rate
audit and review obligations.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS IN THIS RFP
The following documents are included as part of this Request for Proposal (RFP). Any addenda,
clarifications, or modifications issued after the initial posting will be made available on the
District’s website at www.rcsdk8.org under “Contracts and Bids” (found in the “Menu”
section).
● Appendix A: List of District Addresses, including all sites requesting service
● Appendix B: Bid Form (must be completed and submitted by the prospective vendor)
● Appendix C: Agreements, Waivers, and Understandings governed by USAC, E-Rate,
and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations
BACKGROUND
In 2021, the District implemented an HPE Aruba CX Switch Network, replacing most of its
core routers and edge switches throughout the District. The goal of this initiative has been to
create a homogeneous infrastructure that maximizes resources in managing the network while
reducing maintenance and training costs.
For this funding year, RCSD intends to maintain and expand its existing network by adding
switches as needed across the District and supporting the opening of a new school site.
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Roseville City School District - Category 2
Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026
Request for Proposal 26-915
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ethernet Switched LAN
PROJECT
The District seeks to build additional capacity and density into its existing Ethernet network
infrastructure. The goals of this proposal and project are to:
● Fill in network gaps and add new equipment as the District grows or needs arise
● Replace existing switches that are End of Sale (EOS) or End of Life (EOL)
● Provide 1 Gbps network connectivity to all connected devices
● Provide PoE+ power capability to connected devices
● Provide 10 Gbps uplinks on all core switches
Proposed solutions should meet or exceed these goals and the requirements listed throughout this
RFP. While specific part numbers may be listed, the District is open to equivalent substitutions
that meet all minimum requirements and integrate fully into the existing architecture.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
All Switches (General Requirements)
● Rack Mountable
● Stackable or Modular (minimum of 4)
● Configurable Port, VLAN, and Protocol ACL Controls
● Client Authentication (MAC, 802.1x, Radius, Web)
● Fully Managed (CLI, Web, and SNMP)
● sFlow and Traffic Prioritization
● Support and Integration with ClearPass Policy Manager
● Centralized Policy Definition and Distribution via Downloadable User Roles
● Lifetime Hardware Warranty
Core Switch (MDF) Requirements
● Minimum 24 × 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Ports
● Support for 12 or more SFP+ (1/10 Gbps) Ethernet/Fiber uplinks
● 802.3at (PoE+) compliant on applicable ports
● 802.3bt (PoE++) compliant on some ports
● Support for industry routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, etc.)
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Roseville City School District - Category 2
Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026
Request for Proposal 26-915
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ethernet Switched LAN
Edge Closet Switch (IDF) Requirements
● 24-Port PoE+ (Class 4) 10/100/1000BASE-T
● 4 × SFP+ uplinks supporting 1/10 Gbps modules
● Full PoE+ power delivery on a minimum of 14 ports
Edge Classroom Switch (IDF) Requirements
● 12-Port PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T
● 2 × SFP+ uplinks supporting 1/10 Gbps modules
● Full PoE+ power delivery on a minimum of 4 ports
● Fanless design
● Stacking optional
SUPPORT AND WARRANTY
All equipment must include a Hardware Lifetime Warranty.
Vendors shall provide warranty and support information for all proposed items, including
options for extended support and software maintenance.
TRAINING
To ensure District staff proficiency with the new equipment and software, proposals shall include
certification training for two (2) District employees on the proposed vendor platform. Training
credits must be valid for a minimum of 18 months and allow flexible scheduling.
LABOR AND INSTALLATION
All work must be performed outside of regular school operating hours or on weekends where
applicable.
Labor to Stage and Prepare Equipment
● Inventory and affix District asset tags
● Label equipment per District naming conventions
● Load and customize District-provided configuration files and firmware
● Stage equipment at vendor or District-designated locations
● Provide documentation (equipment list, part numbers, serial numbers, IP addresses, and
asset tags) in JPEG and CSV formats
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Roseville City School District - Category 2
Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026
Request for Proposal 26-915
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ethernet Switched LAN
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