E-Rate Core Network Hardware Upgrade

San Francisco Unified School District is seeking proposals for hardware and related equipment for an E-Rate-eligible core network upgrade, including 100 switches and 660 antennas, connectors, and related components.

San Francisco Unified School District > Department of Technology

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270000910

Due Date:Nov 12, 2026 12:00 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) -- 1. E_Rate Eligible_RFP Project No. 12632 and 12633_Advertisement.pdf

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

The San Francisco Unified School District Department of Technology is soliciting proposals for an E-Rate-eligible core network upgrade. The scope calls for hardware and related equipment, including approximately 100 switches with necessary software and licenses and approximately 660 antennas, connectors, and related components. The Form 470 also identifies basic maintenance of the switches and related components, as well as managed internal broadband services for existing equipment, although the advertisement states that bidders are to furnish hardware and related equipment. Proposals must include a narrative proposal and a separately attached cost proposal, with all attachments submitted in PDF format. Vendors must possess a valid Service Provider Identification Number issued by the Universal Service Administrative Company and comply with applicable E-Rate and Federal Communications Commission requirements. The solicitation may allow multi-year contracts or specified voluntary extensions, but no fixed contract term is stated.

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
1. E_Rate Eligible_RFP Project No. 12632 and 12633_Advertisement.pdf	Oct 14, 2026 01:10 PM