INVITATION TO BID

INVITATION TO BID Great Falls Public Schools (GFPS) is seeking quotes for purchasing Cisco Catalyst 9,000 Series or equivalent or better routers, Core Optics LR or equivalent to replace the existing SFP-10G-LR SFP Modules, and Core Optics ER or equivalent to replace existing SFP-10G-ER Modules for computer network equipment. Bids may be emailed as an attachment to Luke Diekhans at luke_diekhans@gfps.k12.mt.us, Jeff Williams at jeff_williams@gfps.k12.mt.us, and Nicole Jones at njjrwj@midrivers.com. Bids may also be mailed to the ATTN: Jeff Williams at the Great Falls Public Schools a.k.a. Great Falls School District 1&A at 1100 4th Street South; Great Falls, MT 59405. Deadline: 10:00 AM, 28 days after the certification date or the Allowable Contract Date (ACD) as noted on the latest certified Form 470. Bids will be opened publicly at 10:30am MST at the GFPS District Office Building located at 1100 4th Street South, Great Falls, MT, 59405 two calendar days following bid due date. For a complete copy of the RFP, visit https://gfpsk12mtus.finalsite.com/departments/technology/e-rate-information MNAXLP February 8 2026 LMTS0447294