East Granby School District - E-Rate Internet Access and Network Equipment - FCC Form 470 2027
East Granby School DistrictSchool · East Granby, CT- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brian White
- (860) 653-6486
The 30-second brief
East Granby School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. Requested services and equipment include internet access and data transmission service, switches (Aruba or equivalent), and uninterruptible power supply/battery backup units (American Power Conversion or equivalent) across four district facilities: East Granby High School, Carl Allgrove Primary School, R Dudley Seymour Elem School, and East Granby Middle School. The submission deadline is 2026-11-23. All bids must be submitted by email to the designated Technical Contact with the applicant name and FCC Form 470 number in the subject line.
Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (Aruba or equivalent), Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (American Power Conversion or equivalent), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections for Switches and UPS
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Summary
East Granby School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
Requested services and equipment include internet access and data transmission service, switches (Aruba or equivalent), and uninterruptible power supply/battery backup units (American Power Conversion or equivalent) across four district facilities: East Granby High School, Carl Allgrove Primary School, R Dudley Seymour Elem School, and East Granby Middle School. The submission deadline is 2026-11-23. All bids must be submitted by email to the designated Technical Contact with the applicant name and FCC Form 470 number in the subject line.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (Aruba or equivalent), Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (American Power Conversion or equivalent), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections for Switches and UPS
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- East Granby, CT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from East Granby School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brian White.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including East Granby School District in CT, 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?
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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 Brian White at (860) 653-6486. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (Aruba or equivalent), Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (American Power Conversion or equivalent), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections for Switches and UPS. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: East Granby, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.