Bedford City School District Category One Equipment for Dark Fiber RFP 2026
Bedford City SchoolsSchool · Bedford, OH- Due
- Feb 25, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
Bedford City School District is soliciting proposals for Category One equipment and maintenance for dark fiber complying with SLD/USAC rules for E-rate Funding Year 2026. The project requires 10 Gb/s equipment, warranty/maintenance, and transmission medium patch cords connecting equipment to MDF termination locations at Bedford CSD HS, Carylwood IS, New MS, and New Prek-2. Specific hardware includes Aruba 2930M-24G-PoE+ switches, CX810024X10G switches, and J9151A SFP+LR 10GB optics or equivalents. Proposals must include turn-key installation within 90 days of purchase order, a 4-hour back-in-service response time, centralized network testing explanations, service agreements, and physical/logical network drawings in Visio and PDF formats. Bids are due by 5:00 PM on the Allowable Contract Date of the FCC Form 470 via email to [email protected], following a vendor walkthrough on February 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Bedford City HS. Evaluation is based primarily on price, prior experience, technical capability, qualification of personnel, turn-key solution ability, and web portal connectivity.
Aruba 2930M-24G-PoE+ Switch or equivalent, CX810024X10G switch or equivalent, J9151A SFP+LR 10GB or equivalent, 10 Gb/s equipment, Warranty and maintenance, Transmission medium patch cords, Physical and logical Network Drawings in Visio format and PDF format
Price (complete installation costs, all other one-time costs, and monthly recurring costs), prior experience, technical capability and quality of work performed in other networks, qualification of personnel, ability to provide a turn-key solution, ability to connect to the network through a web portal
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Summary
Bedford City School District is soliciting proposals for Category One equipment and maintenance for dark fiber complying with SLD/USAC rules for E-rate Funding Year 2026.
The project requires 10 Gb/s equipment, warranty/maintenance, and transmission medium patch cords connecting equipment to MDF termination locations at Bedford CSD HS, Carylwood IS, New MS, and New Prek-2. Specific hardware includes Aruba 2930M-24G-PoE+ switches, CX810024X10G switches, and J9151A SFP+LR 10GB optics or equivalents. Proposals must include turn-key installation within 90 days of purchase order, a 4-hour back-in-service response time, centralized network testing explanations, service agreements, and physical/logical network drawings in Visio and PDF formats. Bids are due by 5:00 PM on the Allowable Contract Date of the FCC Form 470 via email to [email protected], following a vendor walkthrough on February 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Bedford City HS. Evaluation is based primarily on price, prior experience, technical capability, qualification of personnel, turn-key solution ability, and web portal connectivity.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price (complete installation costs, all other one-time costs, and monthly recurring costs), prior experience, technical capability and quality of work performed in other networks, qualification of personnel, ability to provide a turn-key solution, ability to connect to the network through a web portal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Aruba 2930M-24G-PoE+ Switch or equivalent, CX810024X10G switch or equivalent, J9151A SFP+LR 10GB or equivalent, 10 Gb/s equipment, Warranty and maintenance, Transmission medium patch cords, Physical and logical Network Drawings in Visio format and PDF format
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
service agreement, physical and logical Network Drawings
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bedford, OH
- Reported agency
- Bedford City School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Bedford City Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 25, 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].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Bedford City Schools in OH, 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 RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Aruba 2930M-24G-PoE+ Switch or equivalent, CX810024X10G switch or equivalent, J9151A SFP+LR 10GB or equivalent, 10 Gb/s equipment, Warranty and maintenance, Transmission medium patch cords, Physical and logical Network Drawings in Visio format and PDF format. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price (complete installation costs, all other one-time costs, and monthly recurring costs), prior experience, technical capability and quality of work performed in other networks, qualification of per..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bedford City Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Bedford City Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Bedford City Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: service agreement, physical and logical Network Drawings. Review the full document from Bedford City Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bedford, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.