Berlin Borough School District - E-Rate FY2027 Network Equipment and Firewall Services - 270001432 (2026)
Berlin Borough School DistrictSchool · Berlin, NJ- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tiffany Bullion
- (315) 422-7608
The 30-second brief
Berlin Borough School District is seeking E-Rate funding year 2027 proposals for internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections, including switches, wireless access points, and firewall services. Required items include 80 Ruckus wireless access points (model CLD-ESNT-APSW-REC1 or equivalent), 80 switches, 1 Fortinet firewall 1-year renewal, and firewall maintenance and support (Smartserve or equivalent) with necessary software and licenses. The submission deadline is 2026-12-07, exactly 28 days after the Form 470 certification date. Bids must be submitted by email to the Technical Contact referencing the Form 470 number and applicant name. Proposals should separately itemize products, installation, configuration, licenses, and support.
Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2); Firewall Service and Components (qty 2); Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 80); Switches (qty 80); Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 80); Wireless Access Points (qty 80); 1 Firewall Maintenance and Support - Smartserve or equivalent; 80 Ruckus CLD-ESNT-APSW-REC1 or equivalent; 1 Fortinet firewall renewal 1 year term or equivalent
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Summary
Berlin Borough School District is seeking E-Rate funding year 2027 proposals for internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections, including switches, wireless access points, and firewall services.
Required items include 80 Ruckus wireless access points (model CLD-ESNT-APSW-REC1 or equivalent), 80 switches, 1 Fortinet firewall 1-year renewal, and firewall maintenance and support (Smartserve or equivalent) with necessary software and licenses. The submission deadline is 2026-12-07, exactly 28 days after the Form 470 certification date. Bids must be submitted by email to the Technical Contact referencing the Form 470 number and applicant name. Proposals should separately itemize products, installation, configuration, licenses, and support.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2)
- Firewall Service and Components (qty 2)
- Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 80)
- Switches (qty 80)
- Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 80)
- Wireless Access Points (qty 80)
- 1 Firewall Maintenance and Support - Smartserve or equivalent
- 80 Ruckus CLD-ESNT-APSW-REC1 or equivalent
- 1 Fortinet firewall renewal 1 year term or equivalent
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Berlin, NJ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Berlin Borough School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 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 Tiffany Bullion.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Berlin Borough School District in NJ, 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.
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 Tiffany Bullion at (315) 422-7608. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2); Firewall Service and Components (qty 2); Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 80); Switches (qty 80); Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 80); Wireless Access Points (qty 80); 1 Firewa. 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" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Berlin Borough School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Berlin Borough School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Berlin Borough School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 7, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). Review the full document from Berlin Borough School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Berlin, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
