Network cabling, wireless controllers, wireless access points and more for Armstrong-Ellis Cons Sch Dis61

Licenses (quantity 19 Each, make Aruba Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Managed Internal Broadband Services: Existing Equipment (1 entities) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Firewall Service And Components (quantity 1 Each, make Fortinet, 1 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 1 Each, make Fortinet Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 4 Each, make Aruba Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Wireless Access Points (quantity 19 Each, make Aruba, 1 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity 25 Each, make No Preference, 1 entities) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Switches (quantity 4 Each, make Aruba, 1 entities) Category 2 details: 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. All emailed questions should reference this Form 470 number in the subject line of the email. - 4 +/- Switches including all software, cables, connectors, modules, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary for a complete solution (listed above as ACRC). MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category. - 19 +/- Access Points and a physical or cloud based controller including all software, cables, connectors, cords, antennas, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary for a complete solution (listed above as ACRC). MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category. - 1 +/-Firewall including all software, cables, connectors, modules, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary for a complete solution (listed above as ACRC). Clearly indicate eligible vs ineligible costs related to this item. MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category. -Cabling including all cables, connectors, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary to install and integrate the new cable runs into each building's network infrastructure. ________________________________________________________________ Site Visit A voluntary site visit will be held at the Armstrong Ellis Elementary School at 3571 Gifford Avenue, Armstrong, IL at 9 am Central on November 4, 2026. This will be the only opportunity to ask questions or to receive answers to questions related to this RFP. Respondents choosing not to attend in so doing acknowledge their understanding that they were offered and voluntarily declined the opportunity. ________________________________________________________________ Proposal Delivery The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, 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 should e-mailed to the office of Nick Hipsher at [email protected] by 2 pm Central on December 8, 2026. State or local procurement rules: We will consider multi-year contracts with or without voluntary extensions. All cost 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 RFP carefully. 2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules. 3. Monitor EPC for updates and information throughout the bidding process. Failure to meet any requirement in this 470 or RFP will be sufficient cause to disqualify your proposal. Eligible entities: 1.