East St Louis SD 189 - Network Switch Upgrade E-Rate RFP Cat2 2027 - 270004446
East St Louis SD 189School · East Saint Louis, IL- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kurt Warner
- (618) 646-3303
The 30-second brief
East St Louis School District 189 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 under FCC Form 470 application number 270004446. The scope of work includes internal connections, network switch upgrades, switches, necessary software and licenses, and basic maintenance of internal connections. Specific deliverables include Cisco C9350 switches, power supplies, stacking cables, software images, and network modules (qty 120 each or as specified). Responses must include detailed pricing and descriptions, and vendors must agree to SLD SPI invoicing and follow SLD guidelines on Lowest Comparable Price. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026.
Cisco C9350 48-port 60W UPoE switches, C9350-48U, CON-L1NBD-C935048U, PWR-C2-850WAC-I, CAB-TA-NA, STACK-T1A-50CM, CAB-SPWR-35CM, SC9350UK9-1718, C9350-SSD-NONE, C9350-RFID, C9350-PWR-BLANK, C9350-FAN-I, C9K-ACC-RBFT, C9K-ACC-SCR-4, CAB-GUIDE-1RU, C9350-OS-ESS, NETWORK-PNP-LIC, C9350-NM-NONE, C9350-NM-BLANK, C9350-48HXN, CON-L1NBD-C93548HX, SC9350UK9-261, SVS-L0SPT-CN, LIC-CS-AC1-L-E, C9350-NM-8Y=, STACK-T1A-3M=, CAB-SPWR-100CM=
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Summary
East St Louis School District 189 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 under FCC Form 470 application number 270004446.
The scope of work includes internal connections, network switch upgrades, switches, necessary software and licenses, and basic maintenance of internal connections. Specific deliverables include Cisco C9350 switches, power supplies, stacking cables, software images, and network modules (qty 120 each or as specified). Responses must include detailed pricing and descriptions, and vendors must agree to SLD SPI invoicing and follow SLD guidelines on Lowest Comparable Price. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
27- Cisco C9350 48-port 60W UPoE switches
- C9350-48U
- CON-L1NBD-C935048U
- PWR-C2-850WAC-I
- CAB-TA-NA
- STACK-T1A-50CM
- CAB-SPWR-35CM
- SC9350UK9-1718
- C9350-SSD-NONE
- C9350-RFID
- C9350-PWR-BLANK
- C9350-FAN-I
- C9K-ACC-RBFT
- C9K-ACC-SCR-4
- CAB-GUIDE-1RU
- C9350-OS-ESS
- NETWORK-PNP-LIC
- C9350-NM-NONE
- C9350-NM-BLANK
- C9350-48HXN
- CON-L1NBD-C93548HX
- SC9350UK9-261
- SVS-L0SPT-CN
- LIC-CS-AC1-L-E
- C9350-NM-8Y=
- STACK-T1A-3M=
- CAB-SPWR-100CM=
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
detailed pricing and descriptions
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- E Saint Louis, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from East St Louis SD 189?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 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 Kurt Warner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including East St Louis SD 189 in IL, 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 Kurt Warner at (618) 646-3303. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cisco C9350 48-port 60W UPoE switches, C9350-48U, CON-L1NBD-C935048U, PWR-C2-850WAC-I, CAB-TA-NA, STACK-T1A-50CM, CAB-SPWR-35CM, SC9350UK9-1718, C9350-SSD-NONE, C9350-RFID, C9350-PWR-BLANK, C9350-FAN-I, C9K-ACC-RBFT, C9K-ACC-SCR-4, CAB-GUIDE-1RU, C9350-OS-ESS, NETWORK-PNP-LIC, C9350-NM-NONE, C9350-N. 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 East St Louis SD 189?
All active and historical solicitations from East St Louis SD 189 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, East St Louis SD 189 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 11, 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: detailed pricing and descriptions. Review the full document from East St Louis SD 189 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: E Saint Louis, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
