Category 2 Network Equipment and Licenses

Kalispell School District 5 is seeking proposals for Category 2 network equipment, including a firewall, switches, wireless access points, antennas, cabling, and associated licenses, with delivery to its administrative offices.

Kalispell School District 5

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270001748

Due Date:Dec 11, 2026 05:00 PM

Posted Date:Nov 05, 2026 10:35 AM

Contract Period:1 year 6 months base + 1 × 1 year option

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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KALISPELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 -- FCC Form 470 #270001748 (FY2027) -- Kalispell ServiceSpec C2 Equipment.pdf

Contact

Name:Eric Miletich

Email:miletiche@sd5.k12.mt.us

Phone:+14067513428

Address:233 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, MT, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Email

Email:eric.miletich@sd5.k12.mt.us jwilliams@e-ratecentral.com

Description

Kalispell School District 5 is soliciting proposals for new E-Rate-eligible Category 2 network equipment and associated software and licenses. Requested items include one firewall, 15 switches, 30 antennas and related components, 615 wireless access points, and 30 feet of cabling. Proposals may offer the specified makes and models or equivalent equipment; alternatives must include product specifications and documentation establishing equivalence. Used, open-box, and refurbished equipment is not acceptable. Partial offers are allowed, but each equipment bid must include complete pricing for the licenses, cables, and related components needed for the equipment to function. Vendor installation is not requested. The solicitation also lists basic maintenance and managed internal broadband service categories, but clarifies that the district is not requesting time-and-materials maintenance or managed broadband services. Proposals must include the applicant name, Form 470 number, SPIN, service-provider terms and conditions, and the completed pricing attachment. Pricing must include all costs, be itemized by SKU, identify E-Rate eligibility, and be categorized by service type. The district prefers a multi-year agreement for equipment and specifies a five-year term for licenses.

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.

Title	Date Posted
Kalispell ServiceSpec C2 Equipment.pdf	Nov 05, 2026 10:11 AM
FCC Form 470 #270001748 Application (PDF)	Nov 05, 2026 10:35 AM