Buffalo City School District is seeking Category Two Internal Connections equipment and associated eligible manufacturer support for its FY2027 Network Switch Refresh Project, as detailed in BID 27-0627-062 Network Switch Refresh Parts. The procurement includes network switches, direct-attach cables, SFP+ transceivers, and associated FortiCare Premium and Essential support, or equivalent products and services compatible with the District's existing network infrastructure.The District has posted a Request for Bid through its Bonfire procurement portal. Please refer to the attached BID 27-0627-062 specifications for the equipment descriptions, manufacturer part numbers, quantities, technical requirements, and other procurement information.Additional documents, required forms, bid tables, submission instructions, and any addenda associated with this solicitation are available through the District's Bonfire portal at:https://buffaloschools.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunitiesAll questions regarding this procurement must be submitted through the Bonfire portal in accordance with the published solicitation schedule. The District encourages electronic bid submissions through Bonfire; bidders must follow the submission requirements and permitted methods specified in the solicitation.All proposals must comply with the applicable E-Rate competitive bidding requirements. Bidders must identify any ineligible products or services and provide appropriate cost allocations. Price will be the primary factor in the evaluation of E-Rate-eligible products and services.Interested vendors must review the complete solicitation and all associated documentation available through Bonfire before submitting a response.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1470 Each; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 1595 Each for 63 entities; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 1450 Each for 63 entities; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent 4. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 7350 Each; manufacturer: Fortinet or equivalent

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001251/124849/22744115-5410_001%20BUFFALO%20PUBLIC%20SCHOOLS%20STANDARD%20TERMS%20CONDITIONS%20and%20DISCLAIMERS%2020210131.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-13) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001251/124849/22744128-5410_002%20BID%2027_0627_062%20Network%20Switch%20Refresh%20Parts.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-13) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001251/124849/22744129-5410_003%20BID%2027_0627_062%20Submission%20Instructions.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-13) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001251/124849/22804630-Questions%20and%20Answers%20for%20BID%2027_0627_062%20Network%20Switch%20Refresh%20Parts.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23)

Billed entity: BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 124849 FCC Registration Number: 0020648473 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 76 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Curtis Brown · 716-816-3599 · [email protected]

E-Rate Elite Services, Inc. · CRN 16024803 · 410-902-5800 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001251/124849/22804638-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001251_CERTIFIED.pdf