Durand Area School District - E-Rate Category 2 Technology Purchase and Installation - 2027
Durand Area SchoolsSchool · Durand, MI- Due
- Dec 18, 2026
- 41 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Primary contact
- Stephanie Scott
- (989) 288-8787
The 30-second brief
Durand Area School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 for internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections across multiple buildings, including Durand High School, Durand Middle School, Robert Kerr Elementary, and Bertha Neal Elementary in Durand, MI. The scope includes the purchase and installation of Extreme Networks switches, power cables, speed upgrade licenses, Aivo Networks antennas, LR SFP+ optics, SFP+ DAC cables, LC/LC and SC/LC OS2 fiber patch cables, along with basic maintenance for 155 Ruckus wireless access points and a wireless controller. Bids are due by December 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm, with vendor questions due by November 20, 2026. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected]. Vendors must include an E-rate SPIN and use the SPI method for reimbursement.
11 - Extreme Networks Switches 5420-48P-8XE with configuration and installation; 11 - Extreme Networks power cable - NEMA 5-15 to IEC 60320 C15; 11 - Extreme Networks speed upgrade license; 2 - Aivo Networks antenna with configuration and installation; 8 - LR SFP+ Optics - Extreme Networks Part Number -10302; 12 - SFP+ DAC Cables (0.5M) - Extreme Networks Part Number-10G-DACP-SFP-0.5M; 12 - SFP+ DAC Cables (1M) - Extreme Networks Part Number -10304; 6 - LC/LC OS2 Fiber Patch Cables (3M) - FIBER-OS2-LCLC-3M; 6 - SC/LC OS2 Fiber Patch Cables (3M) - FIBER-OS2-LCSC-3M; Basic Maintenance for 155 Ruckus APs; Basic Maintenance for wireless controller
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Summary
Durand Area School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 for internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections across multiple buildings, including Durand High School, Durand Middle School, Robert Kerr Elementary, and Bertha Neal Elementary in Durand, MI. The scope includes the purchase and installation of Extreme Networks switches, power cables, speed upgrade licenses, Aivo Networks antennas, LR SFP+ optics, SFP+ DAC cables, LC/LC and SC/LC OS2 fiber patch cables, along with basic maintenance for 155 Ruckus wireless access points and a wireless controller.
Bids are due by December 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm, with vendor questions due by November 20, 2026. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected]. Vendors must include an E-rate SPIN and use the SPI method for reimbursement.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- 11 - Extreme Networks Switches 5420-48P-8XE with configuration and installation
- 11 - Extreme Networks power cable - NEMA 5-15 to IEC 60320 C15
- 11 - Extreme Networks speed upgrade license
- 2 - Aivo Networks antenna with configuration and installation
- 8 - LR SFP+ Optics - Extreme Networks Part Number -10302
- 12 - SFP+ DAC Cables (0.5M) - Extreme Networks Part Number-10G-DACP-SFP-0.5M
- 12 - SFP+ DAC Cables (1M) - Extreme Networks Part Number -10304
- 6 - LC/LC OS2 Fiber Patch Cables (3M) - FIBER-OS2-LCLC-3M
- 6 - SC/LC OS2 Fiber Patch Cables (3M) - FIBER-OS2-LCSC-3M
- Basic Maintenance for 155 Ruckus APs
- Basic Maintenance for wireless controller
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002972/131026/22857914-Durand%202027%20RFP.docx
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Durand, MI
- Reported agency
- Durand Area School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Durand Area Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 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 Stephanie Scott.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Durand Area Schools in MI, 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 Stephanie Scott at (989) 288-8787. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 11 - Extreme Networks Switches 5420-48P-8XE with configuration and installation; 11 - Extreme Networks power cable - NEMA 5-15 to IEC 60320 C15; 11 - Extreme Networks speed upgrade license; 2 - Aivo Networks antenna with configuration and installation; 8 - LR SFP+ Optics - Extreme Networks Part Numb. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 18, 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: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002972/131026/22857914-Durand%202027%20RFP.docx. Review the full document from Durand Area 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: Durand, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.