Northern Valley Regional High School District E-Rate Category Two Form 470 - 270001137 (2027)
Northern Valley Regional High School DistrictSchool · Demarest, NJ- Due
- Nov 13, 2026
- 10 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Michael Deusinger
- (973) 200-4815
The 30-second brief
E-Rate Form 470 for Funding Year 2027 issued by Northern Valley Regional High School District in Demarest, NJ, seeking Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. Requested equipment and services include Cisco switches, antennas, connectors, and cabling; Fortinet firewall service, components, and software licenses; and Palo Alto Networks components and cabling. Bids are due by November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Vendors must provide a valid SPIN, standard contract terms, Excel and PDF versions of quotes, and sign and date the specification document. Alternative manufacturers providing equivalent functionality will be considered.
Cisco Catalyst 9500 switch, Cisco DNA Architecture Advantage Term License, Cisco power supply 1500 watt, QSFP+ transceiver module, QSFP+ transceiver module, 100GBASE-CR4 passive copper cable, Fortinet FortiGate 900G security appliance, Proline Palo Alto Networks compatible TAA compliant 10GBase-CU SFP+ direct attach cable, Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 bundle extended service agreement
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Summary
E-Rate Form 470 for Funding Year 2027 issued by Northern Valley Regional High School District in Demarest, NJ, seeking Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
Requested equipment and services include Cisco switches, antennas, connectors, and cabling; Fortinet firewall service, components, and software licenses; and Palo Alto Networks components and cabling. Bids are due by November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Vendors must provide a valid SPIN, standard contract terms, Excel and PDF versions of quotes, and sign and date the specification document. Alternative manufacturers providing equivalent functionality will be considered.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Cisco Catalyst 9500 switch, Cisco DNA Architecture Advantage Term License, Cisco power supply 1500 watt, QSFP+ transceiver module, QSFP+ transceiver module, 100GBASE-CR4 passive copper cable, Fortinet FortiGate 900G security appliance, Proline Palo Alto Networks compatible TAA compliant 10GBase-CU SFP+ direct attach cable, Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 bundle extended service agreement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Signed specification document
- Standard contract terms and conditions
- Two versions of final quote in Excel and PDF format
- Documentary evidence of Green Light status with the FCC
- Current NJ Business Registration Certificate
- W-9
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Demarest, NJ
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Northern Valley Regional High School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 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]. For questions, contact Michael Deusinger.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Northern Valley Regional High School District in NJ, 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 Michael Deusinger at (973) 200-4815. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cisco Catalyst 9500 switch, Cisco DNA Architecture Advantage Term License, Cisco power supply 1500 watt, QSFP+ transceiver module, QSFP+ transceiver module, 100GBASE-CR4 passive copper cable, Fortinet FortiGate 900G security appliance, Proline Palo Alto Networks compatible TAA compliant 10GBase-CU S. 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" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Northern Valley Regional High School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Northern Valley Regional High School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Northern Valley Regional High School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 13, 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: signed specification document, standard contract terms and conditions, two versions of final quote in Excel and PDF format, documentary evidence of Green Light status with the FCC, current NJ Business. Review the full document from Northern Valley Regional High School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Demarest, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.