Kings Canyon Unified School District - Network Electronics RFP - 0103-27C.1 (2027)
Kings Canyon Joint UnifiedSchool · Reedley, CA- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 15 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Tiffany Collins
- (661) 716-1840
The 30-second brief
Kings Canyon Unified School District seeks proposals for specialized network electronics equipment, internal connections, and basic maintenance under E-Rate Funding Year 2027. The project encompasses furnishing, drop-shipping, and warranty support for Fortinet or equivalent hardware, including firewalls, switches, wireless access points (WAPs), and caching devices. Specific quantities include 24 firewalls, 230 switches, 721 wireless access points, and 1 caching unit along with associated software, licenses, and support. Proposals must comply with E-rate program rules, utilize State Master Contracts or piggybackable contracts, and submit itemized pricing via electronic Item 21 spreadsheets. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
FortiGate-121G, FortiGate-201G, FortiSwitch-1024E, FortiSwitch-2048F, FortiSwitch-348G-FPOE-ERT, FortiAP-441K-A-ERT, FortiDeploy
Price (50%), Experience (30%), Accuracy of Proposal Response (20%)
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Summary
Kings Canyon Unified School District seeks proposals for specialized network electronics equipment, internal connections, and basic maintenance under E-Rate Funding Year 2027.
The project encompasses furnishing, drop-shipping, and warranty support for Fortinet or equivalent hardware, including firewalls, switches, wireless access points (WAPs), and caching devices. Specific quantities include 24 firewalls, 230 switches, 721 wireless access points, and 1 caching unit along with associated software, licenses, and support. Proposals must comply with E-rate program rules, utilize State Master Contracts or piggybackable contracts, and submit itemized pricing via electronic Item 21 spreadsheets. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- FortiGate-121G
- FortiGate-201G
- FortiSwitch-1024E
- FortiSwitch-2048F
- FortiSwitch-348G-FPOE-ERT
- FortiAP-441K-A-ERT
- FortiDeploy
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Proposal Form
- Electronic Item 21 Attachment Sheet
- Substitution Listing
- Noncollusion Affidavit
- State Master Contract Form
- Service Provider Agreement and E-rate Attachment
- Submit to
- https://projects.infinitycomm.com
- Scope location
- Reedley, CA
- Reported agency
- Kings Canyon Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 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://projects.infinitycomm.com. For questions, contact Tiffany Collins.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kings Canyon Joint 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 Tiffany Collins at (661) 716-1840. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FortiGate-121G, FortiGate-201G, FortiSwitch-1024E, FortiSwitch-2048F, FortiSwitch-348G-FPOE-ERT, FortiAP-441K-A-ERT, FortiDeploy. 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 (50%), Experience (30%), Accuracy of Proposal Response (20%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Kings Canyon Joint Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Kings Canyon Joint 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 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: Proposal Form, Electronic Item 21 Attachment Sheet, Substitution Listing, Noncollusion Affidavit, State Master Contract Form, Service Provider Agreement and E-rate Attachment. Review the full document from Kings Canyon Joint 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: Reedley, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.