Core Network Upgrade Equipment and Maintenance

San Francisco Unified School District is seeking bids for approximately 100 network switches, related software licenses, antennas and components, and associated maintenance for its E-Rate 2027 core network upgrade.

San Francisco Unified School District

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270000910

Due Date:Nov 12, 2026 01:00 AM

Posted Date:Oct 14, 2026 01:11 PM

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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SAN FRANCISCO UNIF SCHOOL DIST -- FCC Form 470 #270000910 (FY2027) -- 4. Attachment B _ E_Rate 92 Core Network Upgrade 2027 Bidder Equipment Response Template.xlsx

Contact

Name:Michelle Harken

Email:mharken@csmcentral.com

Phone:+19099447798

Address:555 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Email

Email:hilarior@sfusd.edu

Items via this method:Narrative proposal, Cost proposal

Description

San Francisco Unified School District is soliciting bids for an E-Rate-eligible core network upgrade. The requested scope includes approximately 100 network switches with necessary software and licenses, approximately 660 antennas, connectors, and related components, and basic maintenance for the switches and related components. The Form 470 also identifies managed internal broadband services for existing equipment, while the RFP narrative states that bidders are to furnish hardware and related items required under the RFP. The bidder equipment response template lists Cisco Catalyst 9300X, Catalyst 9300, and Catalyst 9200CX switch configurations, associated power supplies, network modules, stacking and cable-management accessories, operating-system and network-management licenses, and related software subscriptions, with equivalent products permitted. The template includes separate subtotal, tax, freight/delivery, and total fields. Proposals must include a narrative proposal and a separate cost proposal, both submitted as PDF attachments by email.

Classification Codes

NAICS334290Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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.

Title	Date Posted
FCC Form 470 #270000910 Application (PDF)	Oct 14, 2026 01:11 PM
4. Attachment B _ E_Rate 92 Core Network Upgrade 2027 Bidder Equipment Response Template.xlsx	Oct 14, 2026 01:10 PM