GTW_470_2026

Category 1: GRANVILLE T WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION requests bids for leased lit fiber at the locations below. 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 DECEMBER 18, 2025 (28 DAYS) BY 5PM CENTRAL. ALL BIDS AND QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO dtimmons@gtwacademy.com. Bids submitted in any other manner will be discarded. Phone calls will not be accepted. GRANVILLE T WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION will accept bids for 1, 3, and 5 year terms of service. All bids and resulting contracts must include two voluntary extensions of 12 months each.
** 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 ,GRANVILLE T WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION will not be held responsible for charges not expressly included in bid documents, or in resulting contracts. The locations of service are as follows:
*********************** GRANVILLE T WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION 3824 AUSTIN PEAY HWY MEMPHIS, TN 38128-3722
Type: Leased lit fiber dedicated Internet access Bandwidth: 2Gbps - 5Gbps Term Options: 12, 36, 60 months, with two 12-month voluntary extensions
Category 2: GRANVILLE T WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION 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 DECEMBER 18, 2025 AT 5PM CENTRAL TIME. Inquiries and bids must be emailed to dtimmons@gtwacademy.com. GRANVILLE T WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION 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) GRANVILLE T WOODS ACADEMY OF INNOVATION will accept bids for all functionally-equivalent, compatible items and services.
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QTY 5: Cisco Wireless 9176I (W7,3 radio,3 band 4x4,UWB),Global, with five year license, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 5: Meraki MR36 WiFi access point, with 5 year license, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 2: Meraki Cloud Managed POE Switch 8GE 120W, with 5 year license, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 7: Category 6 Cabling Plenum Rated Cable Drop, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: IDF rack with brackets, screws, cable ties, connectors, j-hooks, or functionally-equivalent compatible items QTY 1: Installation and configuration services for the above items
Requested services (5 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Racks - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling - 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/Form470/260007008/16080876/20639177-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260007008_CERTIFIED.pdf