FY2027 Monroe School District - Switches and Firewall renewal
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Monroe School District in Monroe, WA. Providers can bid until Nov 21, 2026.
| Applicant | Monroe School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Monroe, WA |
| County | Snohomish County |
| Form 470 number | 270002384 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 21, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 14 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 27 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Switches | 27 each | 3 | |
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 11 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
Robo Bids: Due to the complexity and specific nature of the services requested, we require that all bids be submitted manually by an authorized vendor representative, including the necessary documentation, pricing, and terms.
Read the applicant's full note
Bids submitted through automated systems without a tailored manual response will not be accepted. All vendors must ensure that their proposals accurately reflect a full understanding of the RFP requirements. The applicant is seeking competitive bids for E-rate Category Two-eligible network switches and related eligible components, as well as renewal of its Fortinet Firewall product.
This project upgrades the local area network (LAN) switching infrastructure to support current and future instructional, administrative, and broadband connectivity needs.Only E-rate eligible equipment, software, and services should be included in the vendor's proposal. Bid Option 1:Ubiquiti Pro or equivalent PoE/PoE+ or PoE++ switches, or equal to the following part numbers:Part Number Desired Quantity USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE (720W) 19USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE (400) 8Bid Option 2: Firewall: 1 x 12-month renewal FortiGate Basic Firewall subscription or equivalent: FC-10-F11HE-247-02-12Current Firewall is FG-100E-BDL-950-60Taxes must be included in all bids.
Vendor can bid on complete RFP equipment requested or just one of the requested bid options. The evaluation of proposals is a two-tiered process. Tier One consists of an administrative review of compliance with mandatory requirements listed above. The Applicant or Agent scores all Tier One components either pass or fail, and a Proposer must pass all requirements to move to the next Tier.
Tier One: Administrative Review of ComplianceAppendix A: Required Certification Pass/FailAppendix C: Intent to Bid Letter Pass/FailAppendix D: Pricing Sheet Pass/FailDuring the Tier Two evaluation, each required component will be scored on a scale of 1-5 and adjusted based on its relative weight, as described below. The weighting for each component is shown in the table below: Section Weight Price of Eligible Goods and Services 35%Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure 30%Brief Agency Description 5%Certifications 5%Price of Ineligible Goods and Services if any 5%Proposed Contracts 5%References/Past Performance 5%Manufacturers' Warranties 5%Reseller Authorization 5%All taxes must be included.
Vendor must cost-allocate any ineligible items using Appendix D: Pricing Sheet.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Monroe School District had $75,009 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 70% E-Rate discount, from ZIPLY Fiber Northwest, LLC, Data Center Warehouse.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | ZIPLY Fiber Northwest, LLC | $36,000 | 14 | Jun 30, 2031 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Data Center Warehouse | $34,872 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Data Center Warehouse | $4,137 | 5 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | ZIPLY Fiber Northwest, LLC | $46,581 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | CDW Government LLC | $19,278 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | BorderLAN Inc. | $4,323 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.