MPCUSD Cat2

The district is seeking bids/proposals for the purchase only, installation only, and/or purchase and installation of the following: -Aruba Access Point AP615 PN R7J50A or Equivalent - 30 ea. -Aruba Access Point Mount Brack PN Q9G71A or Equivalent (10 pk) - 3 ea. -Aruba 6100 48G PoE Switch or Equivalent - 4 ea.
Requested services (3 line items): - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses
State/local procurement requirements: DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES AND FORWAD ALL BIDS /PROPOSALS RELATIVE TO THIS FCC FORM 470 VIA E-MAIL ONLY TO THE PERSON IDENTIFIED IN THE TECHNICAL CONTACT SECTION OF THIS FCC FORM 470. Proposer must indicate its Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) on the proposal. Proposer must have a current Service Provider Annual Certification (SPAC) on file with USAC. Only bids/proposals clearly delineating eligible and ineligible products and services and/or their associated costs/percentages will be considered. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. As required by E-Rate rules, all bids in response to this Form 470 must offer the Lowest Corresponding Price. Successful bidder/proposer must be able to provide invoices clearly delineating eligible and ineligible amounts. For Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, Managed Internal Broadband Services, and Category 2 hardware the winning bidder/proposer must cost allocate eligible from ineligible services on invoice(s). For Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections and Managed Internal Broadband Services, bidder/proposer must submit qualifications of individual(s) who may perform work described herein within the applicant's premises. For Internet Access & Data Transmission, Transport Only, and ISP service, bidder/proposer must identify the type of service solution proposed (i.e., fiber, copper, microwave, or coax). For Internet Access & Data Transmission, Transport Only, and ISP service, bidder/proposer must identify all projected applicable eligible MRC taxes. For Internet Access & Data Transmission Services, Transport Only, and ISP service, both one year and multiple-year contracts with voluntary extensions may be considered. For all Category I and Category II services, the service provider agrees to provide a service start date of 07/01/26. Bids/proposals shall include shipping charges where applicable. A Scope of Work must be included for any installation services listed on this FCC Form 470. To achieve the most cost-effective solution, applicant reserves the right to purchase items in quantities other than specified. Equivalent brands other than specified will be considered. Preference will be given to service providers providing service provider invoice (SPI) discounts. The applicant reserves the right to refuse all bids/proposals. FOIA requests regarding awards based upon this 470 must be directed to the person listed as the Technical Contact on the FCC Form 470 and will incur an administration fee of $250.00 to compensate for time and materials related to the fulfillment of the request.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020027/136610/21123575-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260020027_CERTIFIED.pdf