Network Infrastructure & Internal Connections: Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup, Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components, Cabling, Wireless Controllers

Competitive bid for internal connections / network equipment and installation for School City of Hammond (School District, 23 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Internal Connections – Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 1 Each)
• Internal Connections – Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components (qty 18 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Cabling (qty 13 Feet)
• Internal Connections – Cabling (qty 13 Feet)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Wireless Controllers (qty 2 Each)
• Internal Connections – Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2 Each)
• Internal Connections – Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 8 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup (qty 1 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components (qty 18 Each)
• Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections – Switches (qty 8 Each)
Please reference Form 470 # 270000904 on all correspondence. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details. the program administrator advised all applicants to include all three categories of service on each 470.School City of Hammond is seeking proposals for a project to supply network equipment at its eligible locations. There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid. Applicable items should include all related software and hardware components that enable the functionality of the equipment (including any necessary mounting brackets, power cables, multi-year licenses/software, and basic maintenance). Vendors shall specify all fees, shipping charges, taxes, surcharges and contingency fees for eligible equipment. Include in your proposal, any connectors and / or related components necessary for proper function of the requested items. The District reserves the right to adjust quantities prior to purchasing to meet the Districts needs.
Questions No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued.
Bids received after the designated time will be returned unopened.
This includes any SPAM and/or robotic responses. For more information, please review the the program administrator 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. 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.
Bids must be considered through 2026-10-21; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.