2-2026erate470.pdf

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PiuteSD 2026 E-Rate Cat 2
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PiuteSD2026eratecat2
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Juab County, Utah

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This is an E-rate solicitation document from Piute School District in Utah for Category 2 equipment and support services. The solicitation seeks bids for Fortinet networking equipment and associated support contracts, with a bid closing date of noon on March 31, 2026. The requested items include 36 FortiAP 231K access points with internal antennas, 10 FortiAP 241K access points with external antennas, and 8 FortiAP 831F access points with internal antennas. Additionally, the district is requesting one-year FortiCare Premium Support contracts for each of the three access point models in matching quantities. All products must be delivered to Piute School District at 500 N Main Street, Junction, Utah 84740. Award will be made to the bidder with the highest score based on Piute School District's Bid Evaluation Matrix. Bidders may propose functionally equivalent products if they are compatible with the Fortigate 400E controller and capable of utilizing WLAN controller features, subject to the district's determination of equivalency.

Bidders must be registered E-Rate Service Providers with a current USAC Form 473 Service Provider Annual Certification on file and must supply their USAC SPIN number as part of the bid submission. All products must be new, not refurbished, with freight costs included in the bid price delivered to the destination. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Utah Public Procurement Place at https://purchasing.utah.gov/purchasing/for-vendors-purchasing/. If bidding functionally equivalent products, vendors must submit an itemized bid document in PDF format listing the make, model, description, and unit cost. The district reserves the right to reject the low bid and award to the next lowest bidder if the low bidder fails to perform or is disqualified. The estimated quantities represent anticipated purchases over the contract period, though the district is not obligated to purchase all items. Vendors with past performance problems or those who have not met the district's expectations will not have their bids accepted.

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E-rate Solicitation Bid Title: PiuteSD 2026 E-Rate Cat 2 Utah Public Procurement Place Bid Number: PiuteSD2026eratecat2 Closing Date: Noon, March 31, 2026.

1. Bidders must bid the brand and model listed or a "functionally equivalent" product. Piute School District reserves the right to be the determining entity of what is functionally equivalent. Product bid must be compatible with existing Piute School District equipment.

Award will be made to the Bidder with the highest score based on Piute School District's Bid Evaluation Matrix (available on UP). Bidders must be able to prove to Piute School District's satisfaction they are indeed responsible. If we have encountered performance problems with any bidder in the past, not meeting our expectations or the specification of any bid or contract, we will not accept bids from them.

Bid price must also be valid for the next-generation product if the current item listed in this bid is discontinued or the part number changes.

Bidders must supply a USAC SPIN number and have a current 473 form demonstrating they are a qualified vendor. Selected Service Provider must remain current on all applicable USAC certifications throughout the life of the contract.

5. These are estimated quantities that we anticipate purchasing over the course of the contract period. Bidders must understand we may not be purchasing all of these items.

6. Bid Requirements:

a) Vendor shall be a registered E-Rate Service Provider with a current form 473 Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) on file with USAC

b) Vendor shall provide SPIN number as part of the bid. Please enter this number in the "Questions" section of the bid where prompted.

c) Products must be new, not re-manufactured.

Price must include freight (FOB Destination) on the ground.

Any communication regarding this bid is to be conducted through the Utah Public Procurement Place (UP).

Terms and Conditions are non-negotiable. Any questions regarding Terms and Conditions are to be submitted prior to bid due date. Attempts to take exception to any

Terms and Conditions will render the bid nonresponsive. Any terms or conditions submitted by the bidder, with their bid, will be discarded and will not be considered Piute School District reserves the right to award the bid to the next low bid if for any reason the low bid is rejected, is disqualified or fails to perform.

When submitting a bid electronically through the Utah Public Procurement Place, allow sufficient time to complete the online forms and to upload documents. The solicitation will end precisely at the closing time listed. If you are in the middle of uploading your bid at the closing time, the Utah Public Procurement Place will stop the process and your bid will not be received.

A person with an outstanding tax lien in the state of Utah may not submit a bid, bid or offer.

7. Bid Submittal Bids must be submitted on-line at the Utah Public Procurement Place located at https://purchasing.utah.gov/purchasing/for-vendors-purchasing/ If a functionally equivalent product is bid, Bidder must scan and upload (attach) an itemized bid document (in pdf format) listing make, model of item bidding, description and unit cost.

Item 1: FAP-231K-A FortiAP 231K Internal antennas Quantity: 36 each DESCRIPTION: FortiAP 231K Internal Antennas *If a functionally equivalent product is bid, it must be compatible with Fortigate 400E and be able to utilize the WLAN controller features Item 2: FAP-241K-A FortiAP 241K Quantity: 10 each DESCRIPTION: FortiAP 241K External Antennas *If a functionally equivalent product is bid, it must be compatible with Fortigate 400E and be able to utilize the WLAN controller features Item 3: FAP-831F-A FortiAP 831F Quantity: 8 each DESCRIPTION: FortiAP 831F internal Antennas *If a functionally equivalent product is bid, it must be compatible with Fortigate 400E and be able to utilize the WLAN controller features Item 4: FC-10-P231K-247-02-12 One Year FortiCare Premium Support for Item 1 Quantity 36 Item 5: FC-10-P241K-247-02-12 One Year FortiCare Premium Support for Item 2 Quantity 10 Item 6: FC-10-648FF-247-02-12 One Year FortiCare Premium Support for Item 3 Quantity 8

Delivery Location for all products:

Piute School District 500 N Main Street Junction, Utah 84740

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