CCS_470_2026

Category 1: CIRCLE CITY SCHOOLS seeks bids for dedicated fiber internet access and requests pricing tiers for the service address listed below. Service pricing must include bundled endpoint equipment. Service must be priced separately in tiers for 1 Gbps - 5 Gbps, with 1, 3, and 5 year service term options. Additionally, such terms must include options for in-contract upgrades within the scope of services of this Form 470, and allow for at least two voluntary extensions of 12 months each.
** IMPORTANT NOTE ** Bidders for these services MUST include a detailed quote for any/all surcharges, one-time installation charges, equipment rental charges, and DMARC extension charges based on site review. If bid is selected, CIRCLE CITY SCHOOLS will not be held responsible for charges not expressly included in bid documents, or in resulting contracts. BIDS ARE DUE BY 5PM CST ON JANUARY 16, 2026. Inquiries and bids must be emailed to ERATE@CIRCLECITYPREP.ORG. CIRCLE CITY SCHOOLS reserves the right to discard bids received after the deadline and/or not submitted as instructed.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Service Address: CIRCLE CITY SCHOOLS AT ACE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 5326 Hillside Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46220
Category 2: CIRCLE CITY SCHOOLS seeks bids for the furnishing, installation, and configuration of network electronics, cabling, and associated modules, accessories, connectors, and licensing. BIDS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 16, 2026 AT 5PM CENTRAL TIME. Inquiries and bids must be emailed to ERATE@CIRCLECITYPREP.ORG. CIRCLE CITY 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) 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) 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) CIRCLE CITY SCHOOLS will accept and evaluate bids for all functionally-equivalent, compatible items and services.
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QTY 1: Meraki MR44-HW access point, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Meraki LIC-ENT-5YR, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 2: APC SMX1500RM2UCNC UPS, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Installation and configuration services for the above
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QTY 1: Cisco ASA Firewall FPR1120-ASA-K9, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Cisco C9300L-48PF-4X-M, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Cisco LIC-C9300-48E-5Y, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 14: Meraki MR36-HW access point, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 14: Meraki LIC-ENT-5YR, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: APC SMX1500RM2UCNC, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 30: 6" Cat6 Patch Cable QTY 1: Installation and configuration services for the above
Requested services (6 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 1 — Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access — Internet Access And Data Transmission Service - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260010234/17050439/20733622-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260010234_CERTIFIED.pdf