2627-006 RFP MDF/IDF Switch Replacement Project (E-Rate Funding Year 2027)

Long Beach Unified School District is procuring a full replacement of aging Cisco core MDF and IDF switches at four K‑12 sites, funded under the 2027 E‑Rate program. The work includes detailed planning, removal of legacy equipment, installation of Cisco Catalyst 9500 and 9300 series switches, associated power supplies, stacking and fiber cabling, configuration via Cisco DNA Center, labeling, testing, documentation, and a 90‑day workmanship warranty with on‑site post‑installation support. The contract is fixed‑price, requires California contractor licensing, E‑Rate eligibility (SPIN/FCC‑FRN), bid and performance bonds, and compliance with prevailing‑wage, insurance, and supply‑chain security rules. • Replace core MDF switches (2 × Cisco 9500) and IDF switches (141 × 9300‑48, 38 × 9300‑24) across Carver Elementary, Lakewood High, Sato Academy, and Wilson High. • Provide Cisco DNA Advantage/Essentials 3‑year licenses, power supplies, stacking cables, fiber and Cat6A patch‑cabling (≈ 6,200 cables), and Tripp Lite ISOBAR PDUs. • Deliver full project planning, configuration, documentation, training (up to 4 hrs), and a 90‑day warranty; all work must occur after school hours or during summer break. • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference (Oct 13 2026) and job‑walk (Oct 13 2026) required; pre‑qualification via QualityBidders by Oct 29 2026; bid submission due Oct 30 2026.