School and library opportunity · Solicitation
Network switches for Cranston Public Schools
270002409 · Cranston Public Schools · E-Rate (USAC)
! Responses due Nov 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ET · 11 days left
- Agency
- Cranston Public Schools
- Responses due
- Nov 18, 2026, 12:00 AM ET
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- NAICS code
- Not listed
- Set-aside
- None
- Place of performance
- Ri
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation number
- 270002409
- Official notice
- View on E-Rate (USAC) →
What the agency is buying
E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270002409, funding year 2027). Cranston Public Schools, a school district in RI, asks service providers for bids.
Send your bid by November 17, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 18, 2026.
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 20 Each, make Cisco Systems Or Equivalent)
Category 2 details: It is the intent of this form 470 to receive proposals from qualified vendors that are capable of the purchase of 24 port network switches
that will be used to replace existing 24 port switches that are considered past end of life. The acquired switches will be used to
support the existing Cranston Public Schools network for internet access. Licensing will not be required as the existing licenses will transfer onto
the replacement units. The scope of this project is to upgrade existing 24 port switches to accommodate the existing
infrastructure.
Cranston is seeking vendors capable of providing equipment acquisition suited to integrate with the existing infrastructure.
All vendors must adhere to the following Cranston Public Schools general bid conditions:
1.
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AWARDS:
Awards will be based on the following criteria and will be evaluated as such:
Price of Eligible goods/services 30%
Ability to integrate with existing infrastructure 30%
Prior experience with District 20%
Quality of Product 20%
All awards are made subject to the availability of funds.
2. SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
The School Committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof or to accept such part or parts
deemed for the best interest of the Cranston Public Schools. The School Committee reserves the right to waive or refuse
to waive informalities in bids.
3. RHODE ISLAND SALES TAX:
The Cranston Public Schools is exempt from the payment of the Rhode Island Sales Tax under the 1956 General Laws
of the State of Rhode Island, 44-18-30, Paragraph I, as amended.
4. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS:
No interpretation on the meaning of the Plans, Specifications or other Contract Document will be made to any bidder
orally. Every request for such interpretations should be via email addressed to the Chief Technology Officer, Donna-
Marie Frappier at [email protected]. All vendor inquiries will be addressed and shared with all vendors submitting
proposals.
State or local procurement rules: Local Procurement rules have been noted under the Service Request section under additional information. Inquiries can be made via email to Donna-Marie Frappier at [email protected]
Eligible entities: 25.
From the official notice on E-Rate (USAC).
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