FY2026 C2 Project for Enterprise Agreement Mt Vernon CSC

Please reference Form 470 # 260013092 on all correspondence. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details. USAC has advised applicants to include all three categories of service on each 470; Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connection, and Managed Internal Broadband Services. Please refer to the specific information included in the 470 application and all RFP documents to best respond to the needs of Mount Vernon Community School Corporation. . Mount Vernon Community School Corporation is seeking proposals for enterprise licensing on existing Cisco/Meraki equipment. The district is migrating from a Co-Term license model to a new EA (Enterprise Agreement) license, or equivalent. The district intends to begin services upon the execution of the contract; however, the 5-year EA contract and payment options should also align with the E-Rate terms beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. Please note that no information meetings or site visits will be scheduled.
Requested services (14 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Controllers - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Caching - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Switches - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Routers - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Caching And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses
State/local procurement requirements: BE ADVISED: No email address or phone number associated with this RFP or Form 470 should be added to any marketing distribution or phone list. The Applicant respectfully requests that any contact be specific to this request. Any other contact is discouraged. . The review of information will be primarily focused on the substance of the details provided in response to the requirements herein including but not limited to technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, and adherence to the response format provided. Line-item pricing must be provided for each item listed in the bid (any discounting in pricing on the bid must be reflected at the line-item level). Your organizations proposals must be prepared with specificity with regard to the equipment and/or services listed herein. Bids merely listing a general menu of equipment and/or services available from a vendor, bids appearing to be automatically generated without specificity in relation to the requirements of this RFP, and bids missing substantial information but inviting the applicant to contact the bidder to refine the bid and/or discuss specifics will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. This includes any SPAM and/or robotic responses. For more information, please review the USAC E-Rate News Brief of February 15, 2024. . All 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 RFPs carefully. 2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules. Failure to meet any requirement in this 470 or RFP will be sufficient cause to disqualify your proposal. . Proposal Delivery Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Trustees of the Mount Vernon Community School Corporation, in Fortville, IN will receive sealed bids at the Administration Building, Training Room, 1806 West St. Rd. 234, Fortville, Indiana 46040 until 2pm EST, on February 12, 2026 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Envelopes containing bids shall be plainly marked Bids for Enterprise Agreement. Bids received after the designated time will be returned unopened. Please reference Form Number 260013092 on all correspondence. . Bidders must submit a hard copy of their bid and any required forms, AND an electronic version of the bid response (including any required forms) on a USB flash drive in a sealed envelope, with their firms name and address clearly indicated on the envelope. Note that FAXED bids are not acceptable and will be rejected as non-responsive. Bids are to be addressed as follows: Administration Building, 1806 West St. Rd. 234, Fortville, Indiana 46040, Attn: Seth Hamilton. . The Mount Vernon Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, 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 may not be withdrawn during the sixty (60) day period immediately following the date of receipt of the bids without the consent of the Mount Vernon Community School Corporation.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260013092/130194/20882804-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260013092_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260013092/130194/20882655-FY2026%20RFP%20C2%20Enterprise%20Agreement%20Mt%20Vernon%20CSC%20470%20No%20260013092.docx