Los Angeles Unified School District 2027 E-Rate Network Equipment Maintenance and Services IFB 2448920600
Los Angeles UnifiedSchool · Los Angeles, CA- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Zachary Watson
- (562) 654-9486
The 30-second brief
The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking bids for 2027 E-Rate network equipment enterprise software maintenance and services for Cisco equipment, including Cisco ISR4451 routers, Cisco 8300 routers, Cisco C9300 routers, and Cisco C9800 wireless controllers. The procurement covers Category Two internal connections software-based services (such as Cisco SMARTnet), basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services across 1,043 eligible entities. The contract term is approximately 36 months. Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Business Network by December 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. PST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled via Zoom on November 4, 2026.
Lowest total cost, 90% weight on E-Rate eligible item costs, 10% weight on E-Rate ineligible costs, cash discount
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Summary
The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking bids for 2027 E-Rate network equipment enterprise software maintenance and services for Cisco equipment, including Cisco ISR4451 routers, Cisco 8300 routers, Cisco C9300 routers, and Cisco C9800 wireless controllers.
The procurement covers Category Two internal connections software-based services (such as Cisco SMARTnet), basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services across 1,043 eligible entities. The contract term is approximately 36 months. Bids must be submitted through the Ariba Business Network by December 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. PST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled via Zoom on November 4, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Lowest total cost
- 90% weight on E-Rate eligible item costs
- 10% weight on E-Rate ineligible costs
- Cash discount
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Completed bid package
- Microsoft Excel copy of completed rate schedule
- Product catalogs
- FCC green light status screen print
- Manufacturer authorization letter
- Proof of SBE/DVBE certification
- Submit to
- https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw
- Scope location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Reported agency
- Los Angeles Unified School District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Los Angeles Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw. For questions, contact Zachary Watson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Los Angeles 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 Bid 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 Zachary Watson at (562) 654-9486. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Lowest total cost, 90% weight on E-Rate eligible item costs, 10% weight on E-Rate ineligible costs, cash discount" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Los Angeles Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Los Angeles Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Los Angeles 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 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 Bid?
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: completed bid package, Microsoft Excel copy of completed rate schedule, product catalogs, FCC green light status screen print, manufacturer authorization letter, proof of SBE/DVBE certification. Review the full document from Los Angeles 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: Los Angeles, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.