Network cabling, network switches, network racks and more for Ashley Community Schools

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270003395, funding year 2027). Ashley Community Schools, a school district in MI, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 30, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, December 1, 2026. The applicant also issued an RFP, which may set its own deadline on or after that date: read it on the form. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 2, Internal Connections: Cabling (quantity Feet, make No Preference) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make Aruba Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Wireless Access Points (quantity 42 Each, make Aruba) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Switches (quantity 1 Each, make Aruba) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Racks (quantity 1 Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity Each, make No Preference) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 42 Each, make Aruba Or Equivalent) Category 2 details: See RFP for details. Quantities are approximate, more or less may be needed. WAP was selected only for the license renewals. Racks was selected only for cabling accessories or mounting brackets. State or local procurement rules: See RFP. Eligible entities: 4.