Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District - Firewall Appliance & Support - Erate YR 2027 (YR30) - RFP #2297-28
Fairfield-Suisun UnifiedSchool · Fairfield, CA- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 45 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Virginia Casner
- (707) 399-5123
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is soliciting proposals from qualified responders for Category Two Equipment supporting a contract for E-Rate eligible firewall appliance and ongoing support. The project includes providing FortiGate-401G hardware or equivalent with 4x 25G SFP28 slots, 4x 10GE SFP+ slots, 16x 1G SFP slots, 8x 5G BASE-T RJ45 ports, 2x RJ45 ports, and FortiGate-401G 5 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) including IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS and Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time, with a question deadline of October 21, 2026. The contract start date is projected for April 1, 2027, and proposals will be evaluated based on cost (35%), experience with the district (25%), quality of the proposed solution (20%), and quote preparation/responsiveness (20%).
FG-401G FortiGate-401G 4 x 25G SFP28 slots, 4 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 16 X 1G SFP slots, 8 x 5G BASE-T RJ45 ports, 2 x RJ45 ports (Incl. HA 2.5G and MGMT 1G), SPU NP7 and CP10 hardware accelerated, 960GB onboard SSD storage, Dual AC power supplies; FC-10-FG4H1-950-02-60 FortiGate-401G 5 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, And FortiCare Premium)
Responder cost, including unit prices, labor rates, travel/trip charges, etc. 35%, Extent of experience with the District 25%, Quality of proposed solution 20%, Quote preparation, thoroughness, and responsiveness to the RFP requirements 20%
SUMMARY
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is soliciting proposals from qualified responders for Category Two Equipment supporting a contract for E-Rate eligible firewall appliance and ongoing support.
The project includes providing FortiGate-401G hardware or equivalent with 4x 25G SFP28 slots, 4x 10GE SFP+ slots, 16x 1G SFP slots, 8x 5G BASE-T RJ45 ports, 2x RJ45 ports, and FortiGate-401G 5 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) including IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS and Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. local time, with a question deadline of October 21, 2026. The contract start date is projected for April 1, 2027, and proposals will be evaluated based on cost (35%), experience with the district (25%), quality of the proposed solution (20%), and quote preparation/responsiveness (20%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Responder cost
- Including unit prices
- Labor rates
- Travel/trip charges
- Etc. 35%
- Extent of experience with the District 25%
- Quality of proposed solution 20%
- Quote preparation
- Thoroughness
- Responsiveness to the RFP requirements 20%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- FG-401G FortiGate-401G 4 x 25G SFP28 slots
- 4 x 10GE SFP+ slots
- 16 X 1G SFP slots
- 8 x 5G BASE-T RJ45 ports
- 2 x RJ45 ports (Incl
HA 2.5G and MGMT 1G), SPU NP7 and CP10 hardware accelerated, 960GB onboard SSD storage, Dual AC power supplies; FC-10-FG4H1-950-02-60 FortiGate-401G 5 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, And FortiCare Premium)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- RFP Scope of Work
- RFP Proposal Format
- Signed copies of addendums if applicable
- Cost Proposal
- Completed and signed Submittal pages
- Fingerprint Certification
- Statement of Non-Conflict of Interest
- Insurance Acknowledgement
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Submit to
- https://www.fsusd.org/page/warehouse-and-purchasing
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Fairfield, CA
- Reported agency
- Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 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: https://www.fsusd.org/page/warehouse-and-purchasing. For questions, contact Virginia Casner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Fairfield-Suisun Unified in CA, 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 Virginia Casner at (707) 399-5123. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FG-401G FortiGate-401G 4 x 25G SFP28 slots, 4 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 16 X 1G SFP slots, 8 x 5G BASE-T RJ45 ports, 2 x RJ45 ports (Incl. HA 2.5G and MGMT 1G), SPU NP7 and CP10 hardware accelerated, 960GB onboard SSD storage, Dual AC power supplies; FC-10-FG4H1-950-02-60 FortiGate-401G 5 Year Unified Thre. 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: "Responder cost, including unit prices, labor rates, travel/trip charges, etc. 35%, Extent of experience with the District 25%, Quality of proposed solution 20%, Quote preparation, thoroughness, and re..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 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: RFP Scope of Work, RFP Proposal Format, signed copies of addendums if applicable, Cost Proposal, completed and signed Submittal pages, Fingerprint Certification, Statement of Non-Conflict of Interest,. Review the full document from Fairfield-Suisun Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Fairfield, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.