5-Network Switching Electronics RFQ 2026.pdf

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eRate 2026 Network Switching Electronics RFQ
Solicitation number
eRate2026-2
Issued by
Kent County, Grand Rapids City, Michigan

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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) in Michigan for network switching electronics to be delivered in January 2026. The RFQ requests itemized quotes for 31 Cisco C9300-48U-EDU switches with DNA Essentials, 62 Cisco SFP-10G-SR-S modules, 31 Cisco STACK-T1-50CM stacking cables, 31 Cisco CAB-SPWR-30CM power cables, 31 Cisco PWR-C1-1100WAC power supplies, 31 Cisco C9300-NM-8X 8-SFP modules, and 5 APC SMART-UPS X 1500VA uninterruptible power supplies. All shipping and delivery costs to 900 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 must be included in the quote. The question period runs from February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST through February 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, with submissions due by March 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST. GRPS intends to make vendor selection within five business days of the RFQ due date and plans to apply for E-Rate funding with board approval and purchase authorization occurring between April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.

Vendors must submit proposals via the Grand Rapids Public Schools Bonfire Hub portal at https://grps.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/219367 and include a proposal file, E-Rate requirements documentation, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Iran Business Relationship Affidavit, and Statement of Familial Relationship, all in PDF format. The RFQ specifies that GRPS intends to pursue E-Rate funding to support this procurement, indicating that the project qualifies for federal Universal Service Fund discounts. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the delivery location features a truck loading dock to facilitate equipment receipt. Submissions will be accepted only through the designated online portal, with maximum file sizes of 1000 MB per document and no embedded files permitted.

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GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Network Switching Electronics RFQ

January 2026

I. RFQ Equipment Detail

Please provide an itemized quote for the products (or equivalent) listed in the table below.

All costs associated with shipping and delivery of products must be included in the quote. Delivery will be made to a location with a truck loading dock.

Delivery address:

900 Union Ave NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Qty Product

31 Cisco C9300-48U-EDU w/ DNA Essentials

62 Cisco SFP-10G-SR-S

31 Cisco STACK-T1-50CM

31 Cisco CAB-SPWR-30CM

31 Cisco PWR-C1-1100WAC=

31 Cisco C9300-NM-8X= 8-SFP Module

5 APC SMART-UPS X 1500VA RACK/TOWER 120V SmartConnect port+NMC (MODEL#

SMX1500RM2UCNC)

II. Schedule

GRPS would intend to make vendor selection within five (5) business days of the RFQ due date.

GRPS would intend to apply for E-Rate funding and Board of Education approval and purchase no earlier than April 1, 2026 and no later than June 30, 2027.

III. Submission Instructions

Please follow these instructions to submit via our Public Portal.

1. Prepare your submission materials:

Requested Information

Name Type # Files Requirement

Proposal File Type: PDF

(.pdf) 1 Required

Name Type # Files Requirement

E-Rate

Requirements

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) 1 Required

Debarment and

Suspension

Certification

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) 1 Required

Iran Business

Relationship

Affidavit

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) 1 Required

Statement of

Familial

Relationship

File Type: PDF

(.pdf) 1 Required

Requested Documents:

Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is

1000 MB.

Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated.

2. Upload your submission at:

https://grps.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/219367

The Question period for this opportunity starts Feb 02, 2026 11:00 AM EST. The

Question period for this opportunity ends Feb 23, 2026 10:00 AM EST. You will not be able to send messages after this time.

Your submission must be uploaded, submitted, and finalized prior to the Closing Time of Mar 02, 2026 11:00 AM EST. We strongly recommend that you give yourself sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before Closing Time to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

Important Notes:

Each item of Requested Information will only be visible after the Closing Time.

Uploading large documents may take significant time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed.

You will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number once you finalize your submission.

https://grps.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/219367

Minimum system requirements: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox.

Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Need Help?

Grand Rapids Public Schools uses a Euna Procurement portal for accepting and evaluating proposals digitally. Please contact Euna Procurement at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com for technical questions related to your submission. You can also visit their help forum at https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub/vendor-submission-support mailto:support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub/vendor-submission-support https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub/vendor-submission-support

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