ARLCS_470_2026

ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS seeks bids for the lease, management, operation, and monitoring of the eligible network electronics listed below TO BE PROVIDED UNDER LEASE by bidding vendor. BIDS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AT 5PM CENTRAL TIME. Inquiries and bids must be emailed to lashawnda.noel@arlcs.org. ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE 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.
** ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT NOTES ** (1) If applicable, 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. (2) If applicable, vendor must also include in the above Excel file the manufacturer's SKU for any hardware, software, or licensing included in bids. (3) All specific makes and models listed below are used for the convenience of identifying accessory options, features, and functionalities. (4) ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS will accept and evaluate bids for all functionally-equivalent, compatible items and services.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SCOPE OF WORK: MANAGED INTERNAL BROADBAND SERVICES (LEASED AND MANAGED EQUIPMENT)
ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE CHARTER SCHOOLS requests pricing for 12, 36, and 60 month term options for managed internal broadband services for the equipment below. Pricing must assume that the equipment below will be provided on a LEASED basis. Bids must establish monthly recurring rates for each of the types of equipment to be supported below. ** Bids that do not provide monthly rates for the equipment below will not be considered.**
QTY 7: Cisco MS130-48 port, leased and managed, or functionally equivalent compatible items QTY 2: Cisco MS130-24 port, leased and managed, or functionally equivalent compatible items QTY 56: Cisco CW9176I, leased and managed, or functionally equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Cisco C8200, leased and managed, or functionally equivalent compatible items
Requested services (1 line item): - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260015666/16085367/20947111-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260015666_CERTIFIED.pdf