NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR E-RATE DARK FIBER, E-RATE DARK FIBER EQUIPMENT & E-RATE NETWORK NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the following RFP's will be accepted by MERCED UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (BEN:144391) on or before Friday, February 27, 2026, no later than 4:00 PM PST. Late proposals will be rejected as non-responsive. Forms and specifications may be obtained, and submissions received at the website referenced below until the designated time. *E-Rate Category One Services – Dark Fiber - From 470 Application Number: 260013540 *E-Rate Category One Services – Dark Fiber Equipment - From 470 Application Number: 260013585 *E-Rate Category Two Services – Network - From 470 Application Number: 260013590 Link for all interested vendors: https://kelloggllc.bonfirehub.com/portal All Questions and Proposals must be submitted online. Questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm PST on Monday, January 26, 2026. Proposals must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm PST on Friday, February 27, 2026. The MERCED UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (BEN: 144391) reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to make awards as they may appear to be advantageous to the district and to waive all formalities with respect thereto. Bidders are encouraged to submit proposals well in advance of the deadline. The district is not responsible for any technical difficulties the bidder may experience at bid closing. Advertisement Dates: Jan 16, Jan 23, 2026 by Rebecca Archer, Director of Purchasing IPL0305782 Jan 16,23 2026