Alma School District 30 - FCC Form 470 Internal Connections RFP 270002759 (2027)
Alma School DistrictSchool · Alma, AR- Due
- Dec 17, 2026
- 45 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Courtney Timothy
- (918) 445-0048
The 30-second brief
Alma Public School District 30 is requesting E-rate funding for Category Two internal connections, network cabling, switches, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), battery backups, and wireless access points (WAPs) with necessary software, licenses, and 5-year support. Preferred hardware includes HPE Aruba Networking equipment or functional equivalents compatible with existing Aruba networks. The submission deadline is December 17, 2026, with questions due by November 12, 2026. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for November 2 or November 11, 2026. All bids must include completed C2 Cover Pages and adhere to E-rate lowest corresponding price rules.
HPE Aruba Networking 50G SFP56 to SFP56 Direct Attach Copper Cable (.65m - R0M46A) qty 26; HPE Aruba Networking 50G SFP56 to SFP56 Direct Attach Copper Cable (3m - R0M47A) qty 7; HPE Aruba Networking 6300L 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class8 PoE 2p 50G and 2p 25G Layer2 Switch (S3L76A) qty 25; HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 8p 10M/100M/1G 2p SFP 1G Switch (S4R22A) qty 20; HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 8p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 2p SFP 1G 67W Switch (S4R23A) qty 20; HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F 48-port 1GbE Class4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL665A) qty 3; HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48-port 1GbE Class4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL661A) qty 2; HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 24-port SFP+ and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL658A) qty 1; HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 2p SFP 1G 139W Switch (R8N89B) qty 1; UPS/Battery Backup 1-4U 120V UPS with remote monitoring, 1500 Watts qty 29; Switch licensing for existing HPE Aruba switches Foundation Class 1-5 year qty 1; Switch licensing for existing HPE Aruba switches Foundation Class 3-5 year qty 12; Switch licensing for existing HPE Aruba switches Foundation Class 5-5 year qty 1; WAP licensing for existing HPE Aruba WAPs (246 x Foundation AP, 1 x Foundation WLAN Gateway) qty 247
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Summary
Alma Public School District 30 is requesting E-rate funding for Category Two internal connections, network cabling, switches, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), battery backups, and wireless access points (WAPs) with necessary software, licenses, and 5-year support.
Preferred hardware includes HPE Aruba Networking equipment or functional equivalents compatible with existing Aruba networks. The submission deadline is December 17, 2026, with questions due by November 12, 2026. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for November 2 or November 11, 2026. All bids must include completed C2 Cover Pages and adhere to E-rate lowest corresponding price rules.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- HPE Aruba Networking 50G SFP56 to SFP56 Direct Attach Copper Cable (.65m - R0M46A) qty 26
- HPE Aruba Networking 50G SFP56 to SFP56 Direct Attach Copper Cable (3m - R0M47A) qty 7
- HPE Aruba Networking 6300L 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class8 PoE 2p 50G and 2p 25G Layer2 Switch (S3L76A) qty 25
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 8p 10M/100M/1G 2p SFP 1G Switch (S4R22A) qty 20
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 8p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 2p SFP 1G 67W Switch (S4R23A) qty 20
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300F 48-port 1GbE Class4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL665A) qty 3
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 48-port 1GbE Class4 PoE and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL661A) qty 2
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 6300M 24-port SFP+ and 4-port SFP56 Switch (JL658A) qty 1
- HPE Aruba Networking CX 6000 12p 10M/100M/1G Class4 PoE 2p SFP 1G 139W Switch (R8N89B) qty 1
- UPS/Battery Backup 1-4U 120V UPS with remote monitoring, 1500 Watts qty 29
- Switch licensing for existing HPE Aruba switches Foundation Class 1-5 year qty 1
- Switch licensing for existing HPE Aruba switches Foundation Class 3-5 year qty 12
- Switch licensing for existing HPE Aruba switches Foundation Class 5-5 year qty 1
- WAP licensing for existing HPE Aruba WAPs (246 x Foundation AP, 1 x Foundation WLAN Gateway) qty 247
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- C2 Cover Page
- Quote or bill of materials
- Documentation demonstrating compatibility requirements
- Submit to
- https://www.crwconsulting.com/ifcb
- Scope location
- Alma, AR
- Reported agency
- Alma Public School District 30
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Alma School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.crwconsulting.com/ifcb. For questions, contact Courtney Timothy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Alma School District in AR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Courtney Timothy at (918) 445-0048. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: HPE Aruba Networking 50G SFP56 to SFP56 Direct Attach Copper Cable (.65m - R0M46A) qty 26; HPE Aruba Networking 50G SFP56 to SFP56 Direct Attach Copper Cable (3m - R0M47A) qty 7; HPE Aruba Networking 6300L 48p Smart Rate 1G/2.5G/5G Class8 PoE 2p 50G and 2p 25G Layer2 Switch (S3L76A) qty 25; HPE Arub. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alma School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Alma School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Alma School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: C2 Cover Page, quote or bill of materials, documentation demonstrating compatibility requirements. Review the full document from Alma School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Alma, AR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.