School Network Equipment and Installation

Blackford County Schools is seeking proposals to supply and install network equipment, including switches, wireless access points, cabling, racks, and related components, subject to Category 2 E-Rate funding.

Blackford County Schools

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270004038

Due Date:Jan 06, 2027 05:00 PM

Posted Date:Nov 09, 2026 01:36 PM

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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BLACKFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS -- FCC Form 470 #270004038 (FY2027) -- RFP C2 Blackford FY2027.pdf

Contact

Name:Chris Painter

Email:cpainter@blackfordschools.org

Phone:+17653487550

Submission Instructions

Method:Email

Email:cpainter@blackfordschools.org

Cc:steve.renzino@adtecerate.com

Description

Blackford County Schools seeks new, factory-sealed network equipment for installation and integration into its existing environment. The requested equipment includes switches, wireless access points and subscriptions, transceivers, fiber and copper cabling, patch panels, racks and accessories, a UPS, a router, wireless controllers, and related components. Equivalent products may be proposed where allowed; proposals for equivalent products must explain how they meet the specified functionality. Used, refurbished, open-box, discontinued, and gray-market equipment is not acceptable. The selected vendor must include labor for staging, configuration coordination, installation, removal of existing equipment, testing, and installation documentation. Proposals must provide itemized pricing for the Appendix A equipment, identify eligible and ineligible costs separately, and include the requested company/manufacturer experience and certifications, two similar-installation references, an E-Rate SPIN number, and a ready-to-execute contract incorporating the funding contingencies. The project and any resulting agreement are contingent on Category 2 E-Rate funding; the district may adjust quantities, scale back, or cancel the project based on funding availability or its interests.

Classification Codes

NAICS541512Computer Systems Design Services

PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.

Title	Date Posted
RFP C2 Blackford FY2027.pdf	Nov 09, 2026 01:11 PM
FCC Form 470 #270004038 Application (PDF)	Nov 09, 2026 01:36 PM