Category 2 Network Equipment and Maintenance

Regional School Unit 13 is seeking proposals for network switches, wireless access points, firewall equipment, associated software and licenses, maintenance, and related components for its schools.

Regional School Unit 13

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270000968

Due Date:Nov 10, 2026 07:00 PM

Posted Date:Sep 23, 2026 07:47 AM

Contract Period:2 years 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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RSU 13 -- FCC Form 470 #270000968 (FY2027) -- RU13 C2 RFP 2728.pdf

Contact

Name:Jose Diaz

Email:jdiaz@kelloggllc.com

Phone:+15803321444

Submission Instructions

Method:Online

Portal:https://kelloggllc.bonfirehub.com/portal

Items via this method:Submit the proposal through the Bonfire bidding portal., Submit the proposal as one PDF file combining the completed cover page, proposal, and required attachments.

Description

Regional School Unit 13 is soliciting proposals for Category 2 network equipment and related services for the 2027–2028 E-Rate funding years. The requested solution includes network switches, wireless access points, firewall equipment or services, associated software and licenses, cabling, connectors, components, shipping, and related fees. Quantities identified include 243 wireless access points, 35 switches, 9 firewall units or services, and 287 antennas, connectors, and related components, with Cisco/Meraki or equivalent products permitted. The solicitation also requests bundled manufacturer maintenance support, warranties, software upgrades and patches, technical assistance, and managed internal broadband services where necessary. Vendors must provide pricing and eligibility details, installation and configuration information where applicable, a statement of work, technical documentation for equivalent products, and a legally binding agreement or contract with the proposal unless an exception applies. The contract pricing period is April 1, 2027, through September 30, 2029, with a possible extension through September 30, 2030. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF through the Bonfire portal, and the completed pricing and experience/reference attachments are required.

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
FCC Form 470 #270000968 Application (PDF)	Sep 23, 2026 07:47 AM
RU13 C2 RFP 2728.pdf	Sep 23, 2026 07:09 AM