Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
September 16th, 2026: Request for Proposal notice e-mailed and posted.
October 2nd, 2026: Questions/Clarifications due.
October 9th, 2026: Addenda posted.
October 29th, 2026: Proposals due by 3:00 p.m. E.T.
November 9th, 2026: Evaluation of bids and selection of contractor.
November 10th, 2026: Notice of Intent to Award posted.
December 2026: School Board Award of Proposal.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
The School District Of Manatee County
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Bradenton, Florida, is seeking a vendor to provide internal connections district E-Rate equipment services. The procurement supports the E-Rate program, which provides eligible schools and libraries with discounts on telecommunications, internet access, and internal network connections through funding from the Universal Service Fund.
The required equipment includes HPE Aruba Networking CX 6405 v2 switches, HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 six-slot switches, HPE Aruba Networking CX 6100 12G Class 4 PoE 2G/2SFP+ 139W switches, and HPE Aruba Networking 10G SFP+ LC SR 300m OM3 MMF transceivers. The contract period will be one year.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by The School District Of Manatee County. The work is located in Bradenton, Florida, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Authorized HPE Aruba Networking reseller or systems integrator
- Experience supplying and supporting E-Rate eligible school or library network equipment
- Expertise in enterprise switching, PoE infrastructure, and fiber-optic transceivers
- Ability to serve public-sector customers in Florida
- Familiarity with E-Rate procurement and compliance requirements
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