5-Legal Notice for RFP-27-003, Network Switches.docx

This legal notice concerns a Request for Proposal (RFP-27-003) issued by Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) for network switches and related components. IPS is seeking competitive proposals from qualified vendors to provide network electronics equipment to support the upgrading and addition of wireless capacity at locations throughout the district. Proposals must be submitted electronically through https://indigo.bonfirehub.com before 11:00 AM Eastern on November 12, 2026. Interested vendors should contact Nicole Kenney at cont917nk@myips.org for additional information. The legal notice was published twice in both the Indianapolis Business Journal and The Indianapolis Star Classified on Friday, September 18, 2026, and Friday, September 25, 2026.

This procurement is funded through e-rate, a federal program that provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and technology services. No specific pricing terms, award date, or contract term duration are detailed in the legal notice. The RFP represents IPS's initiative to enhance its technological infrastructure across multiple district locations through equipment procurement from qualified providers.