ALTON R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT - E-Rate Category 2 Network Switches and Equipment - Form 470 270001866 (2027)
Alton R-IV School DistrictSchool · Alton, MO- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 16 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Shayna Poole
- (417) 778-7217
The 30-second brief
Alton R-IV School District is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 network switches, internal connections, and basic maintenance under FCC Form 470 #270001866. Requested equipment includes 7 HP Aruba 48-port Gigabit PoE+ switches with single-mode fiber connectivity, 1 HP Aruba core switch replacing an existing Aruba 5412R zl2 switch chassis, 1 HP Aruba 24-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with single-mode fiber, and approximately 10 compatible GBIC/SFP fiber transceivers. Basic maintenance of internal connections for switches is also requested. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Bids must be submitted via email to the technical contact, including the school name and Form 470 number in the subject line. Price is the primary evaluation factor.
Quantity 7 HP Aruba 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switches, Quantity 1 HP Aruba Core Switch, Quantity 1 HP Aruba 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, Approximately 10 Compatible GBIC/SFP Fiber Transceivers
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Summary
Alton R-IV School District is seeking bids for E-Rate Category 2 network switches, internal connections, and basic maintenance under FCC Form 470 #270001866.
Requested equipment includes 7 HP Aruba 48-port Gigabit PoE+ switches with single-mode fiber connectivity, 1 HP Aruba core switch replacing an existing Aruba 5412R zl2 switch chassis, 1 HP Aruba 24-port Gigabit PoE+ switch with single-mode fiber, and approximately 10 compatible GBIC/SFP fiber transceivers. Basic maintenance of internal connections for switches is also requested. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Bids must be submitted via email to the technical contact, including the school name and Form 470 number in the subject line. Price is the primary evaluation factor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Quantity 7 HP Aruba 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switches
- Quantity 1 HP Aruba Core Switch
- Quantity 1 HP Aruba 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch
- Approximately 10 Compatible GBIC/SFP Fiber Transceivers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
SPIN
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- ALTON, MO
- Reported agency
- ALTON R-IV SCHOOL DISTRICT
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Alton R-IV School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Shayna Poole.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Alton R-IV School District in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Shayna Poole at (417) 778-7217. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Quantity 7 HP Aruba 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switches, Quantity 1 HP Aruba Core Switch, Quantity 1 HP Aruba 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, Approximately 10 Compatible GBIC/SFP Fiber Transceivers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: ALTON, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.