Kerman Unified School District E-Rate Category 2 Internal Connections RFP FY2026
- Due
- Jan 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 23, 2025
The 30-second brief
Kerman Unified School District is soliciting proposals for Category 2 Internal Connections, including Aruba network switches and Wi-Fi 6E access points for three school sites. Proposals are due January 23, 2026.
Equipment, Configuration, Testing, Documentation, Warranty documentation, Inventory spreadsheet
Price, Prior Experience, Understanding of Needs, Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure, Completeness of Response
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Summary
Kerman Unified School District is soliciting proposals for Category 2 Internal Connections, including Aruba network switches and Wi-Fi 6E access points for three school sites. Proposals are due January 23, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Prior Experience
- Understanding of Needs
- Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure
- Completeness of Response
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Equipment
- Configuration
- Testing
- Documentation
- Warranty documentation
- Inventory spreadsheet
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- SPIN
- Form 473
- Manufacturers certification
- Item21 bulk upload template
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Kerman, CA
- Reported agency
- Kerman Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kerman Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 23, 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].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kerman 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Equipment, Configuration, Testing, Documentation, Warranty documentation, Inventory spreadsheet. 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, Prior Experience, Understanding of Needs, Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure, Completeness of Response" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kerman Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Kerman Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Kerman Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: SPIN, Form 473, manufacturers certification, Item21 bulk upload template. Review the full document from Kerman 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: Kerman, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.