FWSA_470_2026

Category 1: Fort Worth STEAM Academy requests bids for Internet Access for the service address below. Fort Worth STEAM Academy anticipates that special construction may be required. Interested vendors MUST research to determine whether any special construction is needed, and MUST include the cost of any special construction charges in bid per site quoted. Bids are due no later than FEBRUARY 26, 2026, and Fort Worth STEAM Academy reserves the right to disregard quotations received after this date. All bids must be submitted to nditto@fwsteamacademy.org. Faxed, mailed, or hand-delivered bids will not be considered.
** IMPORTANT NOTE ** Bidders for Internet Access 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, Fort Worth STEAM Academy will not be held responsible for charges not expressly included in bid documents, or in resulting contracts.
************************************ SERVICE ADDRESS 1 300 E LOOP 820 FORT WORTH, TX 76112
Bandwidth Range: 1Gbps - 5 Gbps Type: Dedicated Fiber Internet Access Terms: 12, 36, 60 months with two 12-month voluntary extensions
Category 2: Fort Worth STEAM Academy seeks bids for the furnishing, installation, and configuration of eligible internal connections. BIDS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 26, 2026 AT 5PM CENTRAL TIME. Inquiries and bids must be emailed to nditto@fwsteamacademy.org. Fort Worth STEAM Academy 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) Fort Worth STEAM Academy will accept and evaluate bids for all functionally-equivalent, compatible items and services.
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QTY 6: Meraki LIC-MS225-48FP-5YR (license only), or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Meraki LIC-MS120-24P-5YR (license only), or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 42: Meraki MR46 wireless access points with five-year licenses (hardware + licenses), or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Meraki LIC-MX250-SEC-5YR (license only), or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 10: Meraki MA-SFP-10GB-LR, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 6: LC-LC OM3 3 meter (OM3-LC-LC-DX-FS-3M-PVC), or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 100: CAT6 cable, 1-foot blue (data) QTY 100: CAT6 cable, 3-foot blue (data) QTY 42: CAT6 cable, 1-foot yellow (ap) QTY 20: CAT6 cable, 7-foot blue (data) QTY 2: APC 1500VA, rack mount UPS, LCD 120V with SmartConnect Port (SMT1500RM2UC), or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 2: Tripp Lite 4 POST WALL 18U Door (SRW18USDP), or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Installation and configuration of the above, inclusive of reconfiguration of existing MS225 and MS120 switches (7 total) and MX250 firewall (1)
Requested services (9 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Racks - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 1 — Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access — Internet Access And Data Transmission Service - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260017662/17050600/21023460-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260017662_CERTIFIED.pdf