ACE_470_2026

ACE CHARTER SCHOOLS seeks bids for the furnishing and installation of CAT7 cabling, inclusive of accessories, connectors, cable management, and testing to deliver a complete solution. Requires demo of existing cabling. Inquiries and bids must be emailed to erate@acecharter.org. ACE CHARTER SCHOOLS reserves the right to discard bids received after the deadline, and/or bids not provided as instructed below. Faxed, mailed, or hand delivered bids will not be accepted.
********************************* BID SUBMISSION KEY DATES - Please note these important dates. (1) SITE WALKS: Interested vendors requiring a site walk to inform bids must request it by sending an email to erate@acecharter.org. Requests for a site walk must be provided with reasonable advance notice so as to provide sufficient time for ACE CHARTER SCHOOLS to accommodate the request and still leave sufficient time for vendors to prepare and submit bids. (2) BIDS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 9, 2026 AT 5PM PACIFIC TIME. (3) Bids must provide four separate quotations based on the four scopes of work detailed below.
********************************* ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT NOTES (1) Vendor must include in bid documents a separate Excel file containing the list of makes, models, quantities, and unit pricing for all hardware, software, or licensing, in addition to pricing for services, where applicable. (2) Vendor must also include in the above Excel file the manufacturer's SKU for any hardware, software, or licensing included in bids, where applicable. (3) All specific makes and models listed below are used for the convenience of identifying accessory options, features, and functionalities. (4) ACE CHARTER SCHOOLS will accept and evaluate bids for all functionally-equivalent, compatible items and services.
********************************* SCOPE 1 - CABLING FOR ACE ESPERANZA 1665 Santee Drive San Jose, CA 95122
QTY 55: Replace existing CAT drops with CAT7 drops. Vendor must include in bids any required cable management, supports, termination, testing, labeling, connectors, patch panels, and other items as needed to deliver a complete solution. QTY 1: Installation and configuration services for the above.
********************************* SCOPE 2 - CABLING FOR ACE EMPOWER 625 South Sunset Avenue San Jose, CA 95116
QTY 70: Replace existing CAT drops with CAT7 drops. Vendor must include in bids any required cable management, supports, termination, testing, labeling, connectors, patch panels, and other items as needed to deliver a complete solution. QTY 1: Installation and configuration services for the above.
********************************* SCOPE 3 - CABLING FOR ACE INSPIRE 1155 E Julian Street San Jose, CA 95116
QTY 60: Replace existing CAT drops with CAT7 drops. Vendor must include in bids any required cable management, supports, termination, testing, labeling, connectors, patch panels, and other items as needed to deliver a complete solution. QTY 1: Installation and configuration services for the above.
********************************* SCOPE 4 - CABLING FOR ACE CMO OFFICE 1100 Shasta Avenue #250 San Jose, CA 95126
QTY 15: Replace existing CAT drops with CAT7 drops. Vendor must include in bids any required cable management, supports, termination, testing, labeling, connectors, patch panels, and other items as needed to deliver a complete solution. QTY 1: Installation and configuration services for the above.
Requested services (1 line item): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260007966/16072846/20668829-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260007966_CERTIFIED.pdf