26-585 RFP - E-Rate Category Two Equipment - Juniper Switching

Eugene School District 4J, located in Lane County, Oregon, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of Juniper network switching equipment under the E-rate Category Two funding program. The procurement includes 19 Juniper EX4100-F-12P switches, 68 EX4100-48MP switches, 39 EX4400-48XMP switches, 5 EX4400-24X switches, 5 EX4650-48YM switches, 39 EX-4400-EM-4Y expansion modules, and 4 EX-4400-EM-4S modules, along with associated Mist subscription and core licensing available for both 1 and 5 year terms. The equipment is intended to upgrade wired network infrastructure across 17 school buildings interconnected by dark fiber at three support locations throughout Eugene, with the primary objectives of improving network performance, enhancing redundancy, and increasing Power over Ethernet (PoE) power delivery capabilities. Vendors must be registered with USAC, hold a current Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), and maintain current FCC Form 473 documentation. All quotes must separately identify E-rate eligible versus ineligible items with pricing broken down by individual components showing both pre-discount and post-discount amounts, be valid for at least 60 days, and feature new equipment arriving on or after July 1, 2026. Award scoring allocates 40 points for cost, 30 points for design and technical requirements, 20 points for experience and reputation, and 10 points for terms of service and implementation timeline. Questions must be submitted no later than 2 full business days before the proposal due date of March 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with the Form 470 posting date of February 20, 2026.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types, disadvantaged enterprises, or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation. Vendors must provide at least three references from similar agencies and include information regarding installation services if available, warranty coverage, shipping costs to Eugene, Oregon, and estimated delivery timelines. This procurement is contingent upon E-rate funding approval and is subject to all E-rate program rules and requirements, with reimbursement processed using the Service Provider Invoice (SPI) method. The District reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and to modify quantities. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the available documentation, as pricing will be evaluated competitively among responsive proposals.