Wireless access points, firewalls, network switches and more for Holy Family School

Software And Licenses (quantity 12 Each, make Other Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Firewall Service And Components (quantity 2 Each, make Fortinet, 1 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Cabling (quantity 7 Feet, make Other Or Equivalent, 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. Please reference Form 470 #270001918 on all correspondence. This request is for network equipment (firewall, access points, switches, licenses, and cabling). USAC has advised applicants to include all three types of service for each Category 2 line item listed in Appendix A of the RFP document. Holy Family School (the Applicant) is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install network equipment at its eligible locations. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency. The Applicant seeks an agreement that allows it to work with the selected vendor to adjust quantities and/or scale back or cancel the project entirely as needed based upon funding availability and/or the best interests of the Applicant. Questions/Site Visits: Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Amy Huber, Principal at [email protected], no later than 12:00pm EST on Wednesday, 10/28/2026. Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at [email protected] on all questions, proposals, and general communication. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued. 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 rebid. Bids should be emailed to the office of Amy Huber at [email protected] by 12:00pm EST on Tuesday, 12/1/2026. Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at [email protected] on all questions, proposals, and general communication. Please see the RFP Appendix A for a list of equipment. State or local procurement rules: 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. 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. 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. Each line item on the proposal should clearly list Quantity, Manufacturer, Part Number, Description, Unit Price, and Extended Price. All rights are reserved to seek clarification regarding proposals and pricing, to award this contract without discussion with vendors, and to make one or more awards on this contract. Failure to meet any requirement in this 470 or RFP will be sufficient cause to disqualify your proposal. Eligible entities: 1.