E-Rate Category 2 Network Equipment

IDEA Public Schools is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category 2 network equipment, including specified switching equipment and an optional embedded ThousandEyes agent configuration, under three related RFPs.

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Nov 13, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 29, 2026 02:50 PM
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Description

IDEA Public Schools issued an addendum covering three related solicitations for E-Rate Category 2 equipment: RFP 51-CAT2RFSH-0127 (E-Rate CAT 2 Refresh), RFP 52-CAT2PH2-0127 (E-Rate CAT 2 Phase 2), and RFP 2-CAT2PH3-0127 (E-Rate CAT 2 Phase 3). The addendum extends the proposal deadline and clarifies that respondents proposing the specified switching equipment must include the separate TE-EMBEDDED-T line item for the Cisco ThousandEyes Enterprise Agent IBN Embedded hardware configuration, with unit and extended pricing, including $0.00 if no cost applies. ThousandEyes subscriptions, licenses, cloud services, and agent entitlements are not solicited; equivalent-equipment proposals from other manufacturers do not have to include an equivalent monitoring agent.

Classification Codes
NAICS423430Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.
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network switchesnetwork equipmentnetwork monitoring hardware
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Timeline
Aug 26, 2026-RFP/RFQ Issued
Sep 11, 2026 03:30 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Sep 15, 2026 08:00 PM-Respondent Question Cut-Off Date
Sep 23, 2026-Addendum No. 1 Issue Date
Sep 30, 2026-Addendum No. 2 Issue Date
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 30, 2026-Evaluation Period Begins
Dec 11, 2026-Evaluation Period Ends
Jan 12, 2027-Board Meeting
Documents
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Addendum 2 – Extension and Clarifying QA AddendumSep 29, 2026 02:50 PM
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