Network Core Switch Equipment

The School Board of Citrus County is seeking firm-fixed pricing for network core switch equipment, related hardware warranties and support, and delivery of Aruba-compatible equipment for its school network.

Citrus County School District

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270000894

Due Date:Oct 22, 2026 06:00 PM

Posted Date:Sep 18, 2026 03:15 PM

Contract Period:1 year

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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CITRUS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT -- FCC Form 470 #270000894 (FY2027) -- Citrus Core Switches RFP.pdf

Contact

Name:Jennifer Greco

Email:grecoj@citrusschools.org

Phone:+13527261931

Address:1007 BLDG 200 West Main Street, Inverness, FL, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Online

Portal:https://www.myvendorlink.com

Method:Mail

Mailing Address:The School Board of Citrus County, Florida, C/O Purchasing Department, Building 200, 1007 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL 34450-4625

Description

The School Board of Citrus County is soliciting proposals for the purchase and delivery of network core switch equipment for its wired network infrastructure under the E-Rate program. The requested equipment includes five switch chassis, 20 power supplies, 10 multi-gigabit PoE line cards, 15 access PoE line cards, five management modules, and five hardware-exchange support services. Aruba CX 6405 and related Aruba components are specified as reference models, with equivalent equipment permitted if it meets the stated technical requirements and is compatible with the district’s Aruba AOS-CX environment. The purchase is for equipment only; installation, configuration, and labor are excluded and will be performed by district staff. Proposals must include firm-fixed pricing, warranty information, technical documentation for proposed alternatives, evidence of authorized distribution when applicable, E-Rate eligibility documentation, insurance evidence, and the required proposal forms and certifications. The solicitation requires at least three similar commercial or governmental references, including at least one K-12 public school system, and requires new, current-generation equipment with manufacturer warranties and delivery to the district’s technology resource center.

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 #270000894 Application (PDF)	Sep 18, 2026 03:15 PM
Citrus Core Switches RFP.pdf	Sep 18, 2026 03:09 PM