ME 2027-C2 Regional School Unit 13, Rockland, ME (BEN 16056007)

Regional School Unit 13 in Rockland, Maine is requesting proposals for network equipment and associated software and licenses under RFP ME 2027-C2, with proposals due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via the Bonfire e-procurement portal. This is an E-Rate-funded procurement under FCC Form 470 #270000968, and all proposals must comply with FCC E-Rate program rules, including valid FCC Form 498 ID and FCC Registration Number with Green Light status.

The scope covers network switches (including Cisco/Meraki and Meraki switches—MS120-8FP, MS225-24P, MS225-48FP, MS250-24P, MS250-48FP, MS350-24P, MS350-48FP), wireless access points, firewalls (MX250 and MX400 with Advanced Security Licenses), associated software, licenses, and necessary components deployed across seven school sites: Ash Point Community School, Cushing Community School, Oceanside High School, Oceanside Middle School, Old South Elementary, South School, and Thomaston Grammar School. Offerors must propose multi-year licenses available in 1-, 3-, or 5-year terms; Regional School Unit 13 will select one option and not all three.

Pricing must separate E-Rate-eligible from ineligible costs and include a 25% estimated tariff as a separate line item for equipment manufactured abroad. All associated installation, configuration, cabling, connectors, components, shipping, handling, taxes, travel, and per diem must be included. Prices are firm for the quoted period with no increases allowed, though reductions based on market conditions are permitted.

The contract term runs April 1, 2027 through September 30, 2029, with potential extension through September 30, 2030 at the applicant's discretion. Questions are due October 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Evaluation emphasizes E-Rate-eligible pricing (30 points), technical merit (20 points), prior experience (20 points), responsiveness (15 points), personnel qualifications (10 points), and other costs (5 points). Kellogg & Sovereign Consulting is assisting with E-Rate filings and the competitive bidding process.