Project Information

Bid Title

RFP26-915 - Ethernet Switched LAN (Category 2)

Issuing Agency

Roseville City School District

Location

California

Published Date

Nov 22, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Original Source

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Inquiries

Join to Access Full Details

Bid Documents

Join to Access Full Details

Project Description

RFP26-915 – Ethernet Switched LAN (Category 2)

The Roseville City School District (“RCSD” or “District”) issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide enterprise-grade, E-Rate eligible Ethernet Switch LAN equipment

to be used throughout the District’s 22 schools and designated support facilities.

All questions regarding this RFP should be directed to erate@rcsdk8.org, with the subject of “ERATE RFP#26-915 INTERNAL CONNECTIONS – Ethernet Switched LAN” on or before 12:00 p.m. December 4, 2025.

RFP SCHEDULE

• RFP Posting: November 21, 2025
• End of Questions: December 4, 2025 @ 12:00 PM (Responses by next business day)
• RFP Closing: January 6, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
• Submittal Opening: Date of Closing (Registered)
• RFP Selection: Before 471 filing date
• Award of RFP: Contingent on Board Approval, and Funding from E-Rate
• Contract/Service Start Date: July 1, 2026 (Billing after July 1, 2026)

RFP26-915 - Ethernet Switches (Category 2).pdf

RFP26-915 - Appendix A.pdf

RFP26-915 - Appendix B.xlsx

RFP26-915 - Appendix C.pdf

Attachment Preview

E-Rate FY2026

CATEGORY 2

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Ethernet Switched LAN

RFP # 26-915

POSTED: November 21, 2025

Deadline for Submittal: January 6, 2026

BEFORE 2:00 P.M.

ATTN: TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Roseville City School District

1050 Main Street

Roseville, CA 95678

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the Roseville City School District (RCSD) will accept proposals for

the award of contracts for E-rate Funding Year (FY) 2026 up to, but not later than 2:00 P.M., on

January 6, 2026 for the following:

RFP 26-910 Telecommunications Services - Internet Services - Districtwide (Category 1)

RFP 26-911 Telecommunications Services - Wide Area Network / Metropolitan Area Network

(WAN/MAN) Winding Creek Elementary (Category 1)

RFP 26-914 SD-WAN Router/Gateway equipment (Category 2)

RFP 26-915 Ethernet Switches (Category 2)

RFP 26-916 Wireless (Category 2)

RFP 26-917 Uninterruptible Power Supply (Category 2)

RFP 26-919 Internal Connections - Infrastructure (Category 2)

Additional information, including documents and questions pertaining to the bid can be located

on the District’s website: www.rcsdk8.org

Proposals shall be delivered in separate sealed envelopes, or boxes and marked on the outside

with the respective RFP number, bidder’s company name and contact name to the District Office

front desk referencing

Roseville City School District

<INSERT NAME OF RFP>

Attention: Technology Services

1050 Main Street

Roseville, CA 95678

prior to January 6, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M. deadline. Bids will be publicly registered at 2:00 P.M.

January 6, 2026 at the District Office:

1050 Main Street

Roseville, CA 95678

No faxed proposals will be accepted. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the bid

documents, and include One (1) signed original, two (2) hard copies, and one (1) digital copy

(CD or flash drive) of the proposal shall be submitted.

​

RCSD reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, to be the sole judge of the​

merits and qualifications of all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, not necessarily accept the​

lowest of any offered and to extend the bidding period. Design, specifications, service, delivery,​

and quality may be considered in making selections.​

Published: November 21, 2025 and November 28, 2025 - Press Tribune

2

Roseville City School District - Category 2​ ​

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026​

​

​

Request for Proposal 26-915

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Ethernet Switched LAN

SUMMARY

The Roseville City School District (“RCSD” or “District”) issues this Request for Proposal

(RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide enterprise-grade, E-Rate eligible Ethernet

Switch LAN equipment to be used throughout the District’s 22 schools and designated

support facilities.

The resulting agreement will support the District’s instructional and operational mission and will

be structured to comply with all requirements of the Federal Communications Commission

(FCC) Schools and Libraries Program (E-Rate) administered by the Universal Service

Administrative Company (USAC).

Selection will be based on E-Rate compliant cost-effectiveness, of which price is the most

heavily weighted factor, but not the sole determinant. The District reserves the right to make no

award or to negotiate final award terms consistent with E-Rate requirements. All award decisions

will be documented with sufficient rationale and contemporaneous records to satisfy E-Rate

audit and review obligations.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS IN THIS RFP

The following documents are included as part of this Request for Proposal (RFP). Any addenda,

clarifications, or modifications issued after the initial posting will be made available on the

District’s website at www.rcsdk8.org under “Contracts and Bids” (found in the “Menu”

section).

●​ Appendix A: List of District Addresses, including all sites requesting service

●​ Appendix B: Bid Form (must be completed and submitted by the prospective vendor)

●​ Appendix C: Agreements, Waivers, and Understandings governed by USAC, E-Rate,

and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations​

BACKGROUND

In 2021, the District implemented an HPE Aruba CX Switch Network, replacing most of its

core routers and edge switches throughout the District. The goal of this initiative has been to

create a homogeneous infrastructure that maximizes resources in managing the network while

reducing maintenance and training costs.

For this funding year, RCSD intends to maintain and expand its existing network by adding

switches as needed across the District and supporting the opening of a new school site.

3

Roseville City School District - Category 2​ ​

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026​

​

​

Request for Proposal 26-915

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Ethernet Switched LAN

PROJECT

The District seeks to build additional capacity and density into its existing Ethernet network

infrastructure. The goals of this proposal and project are to:

●​ Fill in network gaps and add new equipment as the District grows or needs arise

●​ Replace existing switches that are End of Sale (EOS) or End of Life (EOL)

●​ Provide 1 Gbps network connectivity to all connected devices

●​ Provide PoE+ power capability to connected devices

●​ Provide 10 Gbps uplinks on all core switches​

Proposed solutions should meet or exceed these goals and the requirements listed throughout this

RFP. While specific part numbers may be listed, the District is open to equivalent substitutions

that meet all minimum requirements and integrate fully into the existing architecture.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

All Switches (General Requirements)

●​ Rack Mountable

●​ Stackable or Modular (minimum of 4)

●​ Configurable Port, VLAN, and Protocol ACL Controls

●​ Client Authentication (MAC, 802.1x, Radius, Web)

●​ Fully Managed (CLI, Web, and SNMP)

●​ sFlow and Traffic Prioritization

●​ Support and Integration with ClearPass Policy Manager

●​ Centralized Policy Definition and Distribution via Downloadable User Roles

●​ Lifetime Hardware Warranty​

Core Switch (MDF) Requirements

●​ Minimum 24 × 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet Ports

●​ Support for 12 or more SFP+ (1/10 Gbps) Ethernet/Fiber uplinks

●​ 802.3at (PoE+) compliant on applicable ports

●​ 802.3bt (PoE++) compliant on some ports

●​ Support for industry routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP, etc.)​

4

Roseville City School District - Category 2​ ​

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026​

​

​

Request for Proposal 26-915

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Ethernet Switched LAN

Edge Closet Switch (IDF) Requirements

●​ 24-Port PoE+ (Class 4) 10/100/1000BASE-T

●​ 4 × SFP+ uplinks supporting 1/10 Gbps modules

●​ Full PoE+ power delivery on a minimum of 14 ports

Edge Classroom Switch (IDF) Requirements

●​ 12-Port PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T

●​ 2 × SFP+ uplinks supporting 1/10 Gbps modules

●​ Full PoE+ power delivery on a minimum of 4 ports

●​ Fanless design

●​ Stacking optional

SUPPORT AND WARRANTY

All equipment must include a Hardware Lifetime Warranty.​

Vendors shall provide warranty and support information for all proposed items, including

options for extended support and software maintenance.

TRAINING

To ensure District staff proficiency with the new equipment and software, proposals shall include

certification training for two (2) District employees on the proposed vendor platform. Training

credits must be valid for a minimum of 18 months and allow flexible scheduling.

LABOR AND INSTALLATION

All work must be performed outside of regular school operating hours or on weekends where

applicable.

Labor to Stage and Prepare Equipment

●​ Inventory and affix District asset tags

●​ Label equipment per District naming conventions

●​ Load and customize District-provided configuration files and firmware

●​ Stage equipment at vendor or District-designated locations

●​ Provide documentation (equipment list, part numbers, serial numbers, IP addresses, and

asset tags) in JPEG and CSV formats

5

Roseville City School District - Category 2​ ​

Deliver by 2:00 p.m. (PST) January 6, 2026​

​

​

Request for Proposal 26-915

INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

Ethernet Switched LAN

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services

* Disclaimer: Government BidHub provides information on bids, RFPs (Requests for Proposals), and RFQs (Requests for Qualifications) solely for convenience and informational purposes. This site is not an official public notice board. For official details, responses, or inquiries, please contact the relevant government agency directly.