School and library opportunity · Solicitation

Network switches and UPS battery backup for Merced River Union Elem Dist

270003022 · Merced River Union Elem Dist · E-Rate (USAC)

! Responses due Dec 2, 2026, 3:00 AM ET · 25 days left

Agency: Merced River Union Elem Dist
Responses due: Dec 2, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
Posted: Nov 4, 2026
NAICS code: Not listed
Set-aside: None
Place of performance: Ca
Notice type: Solicitation
Solicitation number: 270003022
Official notice: View on E-Rate (USAC) →

What the agency is buying

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270003022, funding year 2027). Merced River Union Elem Dist, a school district in CA, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by December 1, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, December 2, 2026. The applicant also issued an RFP, which may set its own deadline on or after that date: read it on the form. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 2 Each, make Cisco Systems Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Switches (quantity 2 Each, make Cisco Systems, 1 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 2 Each, make American Power Conversion Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Switches (quantity 4 Each, make Cisco Systems, 1 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 4 Each, make Cisco Systems Or Equivalent)

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Category 2 details: Quantities and entities outlined in this Form 470 are approximate. Switches, switch licenses, network equipment to support Category 2 broadband service and/or WiFi access. Refer to RFP section(s) "Network Equipment" & "APPENDIX 3" in associated RFP document for equipment list and details. Equipment is needed to AUGMENT EXISTING MRSD'S network infrastructure. If proposing alternatives or substitutes, vendors should refer to "APPROVAL OF SUBSTITUTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES FOR FUNCTIONALLY EQUIVALENT ITEMS"" section in the associated RFP for details. MRSD reserves the right to award all network equipment to one vendor. All equipment included in the vendors proposal must be new and from an authorized reseller of the manufacturers product for which they are quoting. No refurbished or grey-market gear will be accepted. The bid documents must be received by Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at 2:00:00 PM (Pacific) or earlier, in a sealed envelope, identified by bid identifier MRSD E-Rate Year 2027 RFP Bid # MRSD-ERATE-2027-RFP-01, and addressed to Richard Lopez, Superintendent Merced River Union Elementary School District, 4402 W. Oakdale Road, Winton, CA 95388.. MRSD shall use the official U.S. time that is provided by the website https://www.time.gov to determine if the submission has met the deadline. NOTE: It is the total responsibility of the Vendor to return bids to MRSD by the required date, time, and place. The MRSD District Office hours are 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. The MRSD District Office is closed weekends and holidays: November 11, 26 and 27, 2026; December 24, 25, and 31, 2026; January 1 and 18, 2027. MRSD cannot receive bids after office hours or when the office is closed. If bids are to be delivered via common carrier or delivery services, vendors are cautioned that express next day am delivery is generally not guaranteed in Winton. LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED.. BIDS SENT VIA EMAIL, FAX, AND/OR ELECTRONICALLY WILL BE REJECTED. Vendors must read RFP package for details. Please refer to RFP package for submission procedure(s) and details. State or local procurement rules: Public Contract Codes 20118.2, 20111, and 22000. All public works projects shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 all public works contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations. Vendors must read RFP package for details. Please refer to RFP package for submission procedure(s) and details. Please return bid in accordance to the specifications and procedures that are stated in the RFP package. Eligible entities: 1.

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