16051127 - COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF MADERA 2026 CAT2 36SW 32AP 6UPS 8Rck

Additional information to the above request is as follows (quantities are approximate):
10x - 12Ports POE Switch 18x - 24Ports POE Switch 8x - 48Ports POE Switch 12x Switch stacking hardware and cables 32x - Wifi Access Points w/ Cloud Controller Licensing 6x - Backup Battery UPS Rack Mountable 8x - 12U Wall Mounted Rack Enclosures
Service Provider should break out eligible and non-eligible costs.
Basic Maintenance on all eligible equipment at each site.
The above includes installation, implementation and all needed licenses.
The Applicant reserves the right to add, remove or amend services and/or locations based upon cost, business needs and budgetary requirements.
Requested services (12 line items): - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Switches - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Racks - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Controllers - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Racks
State/local procurement requirements: The following items are required to be considered a valid bid:
(1) Initial contact MUST be made VIA EMAIL ONLY (applicant takes no responsibility for phone inquiries) to the SCHOOL and TECHNICAL CONTACT(s) listed on the Form 470. - Do not call or email the Consultant(s) unless School contact information is not correct. The consultant is NOT evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes.
(2) The email subject line MUST reference the SCHOOL NAME and 470 NUMBER.
(3) All bids MUST contain Form 470 #, a valid SPIN #, Company Name, Contact Information and the specific services/equipment that you are offering/bidding on.
(4) All bids MUST comply with all applicable state and local laws, procurement rules, and contract regulations.
(5) All bids in response to this Form 470 must offer the Service Provider's Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) as described on USACs website.
The Applicant desires the ability to add, remove, or amend services as business needs require, and therefore may consider contracts with flexible terms.
All accepted bids will be subject to E Rate funding approval. Bids may be presented with a month to month/tariff option; a single year option up to a 5 year multi-year option with voluntary extensions. Service Providers are encouraged to make multiple proposals/options. Voluntary contract extensions should be identified within the awarded contract stating duration and number of extensions.
The consultant will NOT be involved in the bid distribution to applicants, evaluating bids, or making decisions about services sought for compliance purposes. Only contact the consultants if you are having difficulty contacting the school.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260023462/16051127/21243660-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260023462_CERTIFIED.pdf