Cat2.2026 Deshler Public Schools (cabling)

*51 Cat6 drops, not feet Deshler Public Schools is seeking proposals for CommScope Uniprise Cat6, or equivalent to, cabling at the district. Deshler Public Schools is seeking proposals for installation of network cabling in the building. The general description of the Scope of Work (SOW) is to provide CommScope Uniprise Cat6 or highly equivalent to, cabling for a total of approximately 51 drops. Additionally, the general scope of work for the project includes installing a new 48 port patch panel (if needed), with required keystones; toning, locating and labeling all network jacks and patch panels. A MANDATORY walk through of Deshler Public Schools is required in order to be considered for the project. Please contact Andy Brenn at andy.brenn@deshlerdragons.org to schedule a time for a site survey, during the week of February 23, 2026. Responses from Vendors who do not conduct a site survey will not be opened or considered. Proposals are due in either hardcopy or in electronic form (PDF format) on or before Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm CST at Deshler Public Schools, Attn: Andy Brenn RFP Response, 1402 3rd Street, Deshler, NE 68340 or emailed to andy.brenn@deshlerdragons.org. Emailed proposal documents will be time-stamped from the receiving computer. Deshler Public Schools is not responsible for electronic proposals delivery, including lost or garbled proposals. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. Questions should be addressed, no later than February 18, 2026, to: Andy Brenn Email: andy.brenn@deshlerdragons.org REFER TO THE RFP DOCUMENT FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS.
Requested services (1 line item): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling
State/local procurement requirements: Vendors are required to break down the total project cost, including materials and labor. Vendors are required to complete Appendix A as part of their proposal.
Contracts will be awarded only after receiving a funding commitment and decision letter from SLD or agreed upon by the District. This RFP will automatically become part of any contract awarded to a vendor. The District requests vendors to file a Form 474 (Service Provider Invoice; SPI) to request reimbursement directly from USAC for the eligible E-Rate portion of the contract.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260018651/138357/21065684-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260018651_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260018651/138357/21065204-Deshler%20Public%20Schools%20cable%20project.pdf