Irvine Unified School District - E-Rate Network and Wireless Management Licensing - Form 470 260002086 (2026)
Irvine UnifiedSchool · Irvine, CA- Due
- Nov 12, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Michelle Bennett
- (949) 936-5000
The 30-second brief
Irvine Unified School District is seeking proposals for E-rate network and wireless management licensing with a five-year term, with an approximate start date between February and April 2027. The project encompasses internal connections, switches, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and basic maintenance of internal connections (MIBS) utilizing Aruba or equivalent hardware. Vendors must provide complete CMAS contract or piggy-backable contract pages with their quote. Proposals are due by November 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. via email to Michelle Bennett at [email protected]. Questions must be submitted via email by October 23, 2025. Evaluation will be based on pricing, qualifications, demonstrated competence, and E-rate eligible costs.
Internal Connections - Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Switches; Internal Connections - Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Wireless Access Points; Internal Connections - Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Wireless Controllers; Managed Internal Broadband Services
Pricing, qualifications, demonstrated competence, completeness, adherence to directions and format requirements, brevity, and clarity of content, with E-rate eligible costs being the most heavily weighted factor
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Summary
Irvine Unified School District is seeking proposals for E-rate network and wireless management licensing with a five-year term, with an approximate start date between February and April 2027.
The project encompasses internal connections, switches, wireless access points, wireless controllers, and basic maintenance of internal connections (MIBS) utilizing Aruba or equivalent hardware. Vendors must provide complete CMAS contract or piggy-backable contract pages with their quote. Proposals are due by November 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. via email to Michelle Bennett at [email protected]. Questions must be submitted via email by October 23, 2025. Evaluation will be based on pricing, qualifications, demonstrated competence, and E-rate eligible costs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Pricing
- Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence
- Completeness
- Adherence to directions and format requirements
- Brevity
- Clarity of content
- With E-rate eligible costs being the most heavily weighted factor
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Internal Connections - Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Switches
- Internal Connections - Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Wireless Access Points
- Internal Connections - Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Wireless Controllers
- Managed Internal Broadband Services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Complete CMAS contract or similar piggy-backable contract pages with quoted products clearly highlighted
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Irvine, CA
- Reported agency
- Irvine Unified School District
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Irvine Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2025. 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 Michelle Bennett.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Irvine 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 RFQ 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 Michelle Bennett at (949) 936-5000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internal Connections - Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Switches; Internal Connections - Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Wireless Access Points; Internal Connections - Wir. 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: "Pricing, qualifications, demonstrated competence, completeness, adherence to directions and format requirements, brevity, and clarity of content, with E-rate eligible costs being the most heavily weig..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Irvine Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Irvine Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Irvine Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Complete CMAS contract or similar piggy-backable contract pages with quoted products clearly highlighted. Review the full document from Irvine 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: Irvine, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.