470-LeeCoVA-C2-FY2026

YOU MUST REVIEW THE ATTACHED RFP DOCUMENT/S FOR DETAILS of the services requested on this 470. Please reference Form 470 #260016579 on all correspondence. Lee County Schools (the Applicant) is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install network equipment at its eligible locations. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency. MIBS was listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category. Below is a reference of the type of equipment and capacities (or their equivalent) to be supplied. Bidders should price separately and clearly indicate any ineligible costs for all services and equipment associated with this RFP. If a product includes mixed functionality, please indicate the allocation for each function (i.e. 60% Internal Connections and 40% BMIC). For any part numbers that have been updated or replaced by the manufacturer, bidders should offer the most similar current part. (qty 50+/-) APC BR1500MS2 UPS Pro 1500VA Sinewave UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector, LCD, AVR No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Stephanie Sumpter at stephanie.sumpter@lee.k12.va.us no later than 10:00am EST on February 9, 2026. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued. Bids should e-mailed to the office of Stephanie Sumpter at stephanie.sumpter@lee.k12.va.us by 10:00am EST on February 21, 2026. No email address or phone number associated with this RFP or Form 470 should be added to any marketing distribution or phone list. The Applicant respectfully requests that any contact be specific to this request. Any other contact is discouraged. All proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. No proposal can be submitted that includes equipment or components for equipment from companies deemed to provide a national security risk as defined by FCC Order 19-121.
Requested services (3 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup
State/local procurement requirements: All proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. No proposal can be submitted that includes equipment or components for equipment from companies deemed to provide a national security risk as defined by FCC Order 19-121.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260016579/126598/20981573-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260016579_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260016579/126598/20981533-Lee%20County%20Schools%20VA%20RFP.docx