Charles County Public Schools Network Infrastructure Modernization RFP 270002843 (2027)
Charles County Public SchoolsSchool · La Plata, MD- Due
- Dec 9, 2026
- 24 days left
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lora Bennett
- (301) 392-7571
The 30-second brief
Charles County Public Schools is seeking competitive proposals for Category Two eligible network switches, routers, and associated components as part of its multi-year network infrastructure modernization initiative across 23 school locations in La Plata, MD. The project covers two phases for FY2027 and FY2028, requiring equipment such as Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches, Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches, and Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers, along with necessary software, licensing, installation, and configuration. Vendors must provide itemized pricing by phase, separating E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026, with questions due by November 12, 2026. Evaluation will prioritize the price of E-Rate eligible products and services.
237 Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches, 11 Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches, 11 Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers, 274 Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches, 12 Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches, 12 Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers, Network Essentials licensing, Switches, Routers, Associated software and licenses
Price of E-Rate eligible products and services
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Summary
Charles County Public Schools is seeking competitive proposals for Category Two eligible network switches, routers, and associated components as part of its multi-year network infrastructure modernization initiative across 23 school locations in La Plata, MD. The project covers two phases for FY2027 and FY2028, requiring equipment such as Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches, Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches, and Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers, along with necessary software, licensing, installation, and configuration.
Vendors must provide itemized pricing by phase, separating E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026, with questions due by November 12, 2026. Evaluation will prioritize the price of E-Rate eligible products and services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of E-Rate eligible products and services
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- 237 Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches
- 11 Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches
- 11 Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers
- 274 Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches
- 12 Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches
- 12 Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers
- Network Essentials licensing
- Switches
- Routers
- Associated software and licenses
- Scope location
- LA PLATA, MD
- Reported agency
- CHARLES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Charles County Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Lora Bennett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Charles County Public Schools in MD, 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 Lora Bennett at (301) 392-7571. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 237 Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches, 11 Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches, 11 Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers, 274 Cisco C9200L-48P-4X-E access switches, 12 Cisco C9500-16X-A aggregation switches, 12 Cisco C8200L-1N-4T routers, Network Essentials licensing, Switches, Routers, Associated softwa. 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 of E-Rate eligible products and services" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Charles County Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Charles County Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Charles County Public Schools 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 9, 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. Review the full document from Charles County Public 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: LA PLATA, MD. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
