ERATE 2026

The Newton County School System is soliciting vendors for ERATE-funded technology projects for 2026. The projects include the installation and maintenance of switches, routers, and other network equipment. The vendor will be required to provide a description of their experience with similar projects, as well as information about their personnel and management capabilities. The evaluation criteria will include price, proposer experience, personnel qualifications, management capability, and environmental objectives. Some of the specific products mentioned in the document include Extreme switches and routers, Cisco Catalyst 9600 series, and Cisco Network Advantage for Catalyst 9300. • The Newton County School System is seeking a vendor to provide ERATE-funded technology projects for 2026. • The projects include the installation and maintenance of switches, routers, and other network equipment. • The vendor will be required to provide a description of their experience with similar projects. • The vendor will be required to provide information about their personnel and management capabilities. • The evaluation criteria will include price, proposer experience, personnel qualifications, management capability, and environmental objectives.