Switches with Power Supply (2023 E-Rate)

The Beaverton School District is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) Number 22-0024 for the procurement of Powered Over Ethernet (POE) Switches with Power Supply, specifically targeting the 2023 Federal E-Rate reimbursement period. The procurement covers multiple switch types including mini switches, lab switches, POE Class 4 switches, and POE Class 6 switches, along with compatible power supplies. The RFP seeks competitive proposals from qualified vendors to establish a Master Price Agreement for technology infrastructure upgrades. Proposals are due by February 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with no pre-proposal conference scheduled. The district's key objectives include securing a vendor capable of providing high-quality networking equipment that meets precise technical specifications, with the intent to award the contract to the most advantageous and responsive proposer.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be open to competitive bidding from qualified technology vendors. The initial contract term is approximately one year, with the district reserving the option to offer up to four one-year renewal terms. Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC is identified as the intended contract awardee in the Notification of Intent to Award document. The district will seek E-Rate reimbursement for purchases made under the resulting contract, which suggests potential cost mitigation for the technology acquisition. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive RFP indicates a structured procurement process targeting networking infrastructure improvements across the school district's technology ecosystem.