Request For Proposals
DROP OFF BID's & RFP's TO:
BERRYESSA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
981 RIDDER PARK DR.
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
RFP-02-2025-26
BERRYESSA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL-RATE CATEGORY TWO (2) INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
DUE DATE: Thursday, March 12, 2026; Before 10:00 AM
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL: February 20, 2026
ALL QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO THIS PROJECT SHALL BE DIRECTED VIA EMAIL ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVE:
Ed Technology Funds: berry.erate@edtechnologyfunds.com
Please add the following to your Email subject line: "RFP-02-2025-26 E-Rate Cat 2 Internal Connections"
DOWNLOAD THE RFP DOCUMENTS HERE:
DOWNLOAD ADDENDUM HERE:
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The Berryessa Union School District is seeking proposals for Category Two (2) services, specifically Internal Connections equipment and services, as part of its E-Rate FY2026 application. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified service providers to upgrade the local area network (LAN) and wireless infrastructure to meet current and future instructional technology demands.
The proposed services will be used to support the Berryessa Union School District's educational goals and objectives, including providing reliable and fast internet access to all students and staff. The selected service provider will be expected to provide a comprehensive solution that meets the Berryessa Union School District's technical requirements and is compliant with all applicable E-Rate regulations.
PROJECT TIMELINE
The following is the schedule of events for the RFP submittal and selection process. The Consortium reserves the right to change the schedule.
EVENT |
DATE |
RFP RELEASED AND FORM 470 POSTED |
February 11, 2026 |
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL |
February 20, 2026 |
ADDENDUM WITH REPLIES TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED |
February 24, 2026 |
PROPOSALS DUE |
March 12, 2026, before 10:00 AM |
CONTRACT SIGNED |
March 27, 2026 |
BOARD APPROVAL |
April 15, 2026 |
SERVICE START DATE |
July 1, 2026 |
PROPOSAL DELIVERY
Response must be received on or before the date and time detailed above in PDF format via email at berry.erate@edtechnologyfunds.com.
Submittal packages must be clearly marked: FY2026 E-RATE RFP-C2-INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Email Subject Heading of: (Vendor Name): FY2026 E-RATE RFP-C2-INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Any questions regarding the RFP must be made by email to berry.erate@edtechnologyfunds.com.
VENDOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ANY ADDENDUMS/AMENDMENTS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED/POSTED PRIOR TO THE BID OPENING.
RESPONSES RECEIVED LATER THAN THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
This Request for Proposal does not commit the Berryessa Union School District to award a contract, to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal, or to procure or contract the services or supplies. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive any irregularities, accept or reject any or all proposals, and be the sole judge of merit and suitability of the workmanship and materials. The decision of the Board is final.
If no proposals are received by the RFP deadline, the Berryessa Union School District reserves the right to extend the deadline by fourteen (14) days and seek out proposals from multiple Service Providers. A new Form 470 and bidding process are not required.
All notices, clarifications, and amendments to this RFP will be distributed via the aforementioned website. The District shall not be responsible for sending individual notifications of changes or updates to any respondents.
It is the sole responsibility of the proposer to remain apprised of changes to this RFP.
The School District reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposals or in the proposal process. All proposals shall be valid for 90 days after the proposal due date.
RFP-01-2025-26
BERRYESSA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL-RATE CATEGORY ONE (1) INTERNET ACCESS/TELECOMMUNICATIONSWIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) SERVICES
DUE DATE: Thursday, January 22, 2026; Before 10:00 AM
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL: January 12, 2026
ALL QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO THIS PROJECT SHALL BE DIRECTED VIA EMAIL ONLY TO THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVE:
Ed Technology Fundsberry.erate@edtechnologyfunds.com
Please add the following to your Email subject line: "RFP-01-2025-26 E-Rate Cat 1 Internet Access/Telecommunications; WAN Services"
DOWNLOAD THE RFP DOCUMENTS HERE:
E-RATE CATEGORY ONE (1) INTERNET ACCESS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS RFP
DOWNLOAD ADDENDUM HERE:
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The Berryessa Union School District is seeking proposals for Category One (1) services, specifically Internet Access/Telecommunications, as part of its E-Rate FY2026 application. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified service providers to provide high-quality Internet Access/Telecommunication services to support the educational needs of our students and staff.
The proposed services will be used to support the Berryessa Union School District's educational goals and objectives, including providing reliable and fast internet access to all students and staff. The selected service provider will be expected to provide a comprehensive solution that meets the Berryessa Union School District's technical requirements and is compliant with all applicable E-Rate regulations.
PROJECT TIMELINE
The following is the schedule of events for the RFP submittal and selection process. The Consortium reserves the right to change the schedule.
EVENT |
DATE |
RFP RELEASED AND FORM 470 POSTED |
December 22, 2025 |
LAST DAY TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS VIA EMAIL |
January 12, 2026 |
ADDENDUM WITH REPLIES TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED |
January 14, 2026 |
PROPOSALS DUE |
January 22, 2026, before 10:00 AM |
CONTRACT SIGNED |
January 29, 2026 |
BOARD APPROVAL |
February 11, 2026 |
SERVICE START DATE |
July 1, 2026 |
