FY2026 C2 Equipment 470 Lake Station Comm School Corp

There is no formal RFP for any of the services or equipment requested in this 470, but the following should allow a service provider to prepare a more directed bid. YOU MUST REFER TO THE ASSOCIATED RFP document in EPC for complete details. MIBS is included because USAC has recommended including all three categories on a 470.
Vendors may submit alternative equipment as long as the equipment is an equivalent make and model or serves a similar functionality. Proposal MUST separate E-Rate eligible and E-Rate ineligible products/services by line item.
*350+/- Antennas, Connectors and Related Components - Antennas, Connectors, Licenses, Power Supply, Power Cords, Modules, Mounts, and Related Components that enable the functionality of the equipment. Note for APs: Includes connectors, licenses, power supply, power cords and related components that enable the functionality of the equipment. Proposal MUST separate E-Rate eligible and E-Rate ineligible products/services by line item. The vendor is responsible to clearly indicate all ineligible costs by line item for all services and equipment associated with this 470. *145+/- HPE Aruba Networking AP-725 (US) Tri Radio 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 Internal Antennas Campus Access Point S4A25A *145+/- HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-U Campus Access Point Type U Universal Mount Bracket Kit S4K79A *12+/- HPE Aruba Networking AP-677 (US) Tri Radio 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E Internal Directional Outdoor AP S0P55A *12+/- HPE Aruba Networking AP-270-MNT-H3 Outdoor AP Hanging Dual-Tilt Pole/Wall Mounting Bracket R6W11A 1 or more Installation, Activation & Configuration of APs
The District is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install network equipment at its eligible locations. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency. The District requires that the selected vendor be willing to utilize the E-Rate SPI form of invoicing (discounted invoices).
The District seeks an agreement that allows it to work with the selected vendor to adjust quantities and/or scale back or cancel the project entirely as needed based upon funding availability and/or the best interests of the Applicant. The Applicant seeks eligible equipment as outlined in Appendix A. Equipment shall be new, factory-sealed equipment currently available from the manufacturer; the Applicant will not accept proposals of used, remanufactured, refurbished, B stock, returns, open-box, discontinued, gray market, or equipment in any other condition other than new and factory-sealed with all original manufacturer warranties.
Installation is requested. Please see the associated RFP for further installation requirements.
Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Ralph Girgenti, Director of Technology, contact@example.gov no later than 11:00 AM CST on December 29, 2025. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.
The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid.
Bids should be e-mailed to the office of Ralph Girgenti, Director of Technology, contact@example.gov no later than 11:00 AM CST on January 28, 2026.
Please reference Form 470#: 260007154 on all correspondence.
RFP and E-Rate Released: December 10, 2025 Questions from Vendors due: 11:00 AM CST on December 29, 2025 Bids due: 11:00 AM CST on January 28, 2026
Requested services (11 line items): - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Racks - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Racks - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points
State/local procurement requirements: We will consider multi-year contracts with or without voluntary extensions. All cost proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. Each line item on proposal should clearly list Quantity, Manufacturer, Part Number, Description, Unit Price, and Extended Price. Proposals MUST separate eligible and ineligible services by line item for all services to which service provider responds. No proposal can be submitted that includes equipment or components for equipment from companies deemed to provide a national security risk as defined by FCC Order 19-121. All bidders are encouraged to: 1. Read and follow the RFP carefully. 2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules. 3. Go to http://adtecerate.com/pdfs/Indiana_Public_Purchasing_Law_5-22.pdf to access Indiana State Public Purchasing Law IC 5-22.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260007154/130343/20710669-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260007154_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260007154/130343/20710269-FY2026%20C2%20Equipment%20RFP%20Lake%20Station%20FINAL.pdf