Chandler Park Academy - E-Rate Network Maintenance and Fiber Services RFP - 2027
Chandler Park AcademySchool · Harper Woods, MI- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Terrence Curry
- (248) 905-5030
The 30-second brief
Chandler Park Academy seeks proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Category 1 fiber maintenance across three school buildings (approximately 12,000 feet) and Category 2 basic maintenance and managed internal broadband services for networking equipment. Required maintenance includes Cisco switches, Cisco modules, Sophos firewalls, Ubiquiti wireless controllers and wireless access points, APC UPS units, and CAT6 data drops. Bids must be submitted by December 2, 2026. Submissions must include firm fixed pricing, an E-rate SPIN, and active SAM.gov registration. Evaluation criteria include prices/charges, prior experience, understanding of needs, personnel qualifications, completeness of response, and capability to complete within the timeframe.
Fiber Maintenance; Switches (Cisco C9500-16X, C9300-48P, C9200L-48P-4X, C9200L-48PXG-4X, C9300-24UX, C9200L-48P-4G, C9200L-24PXG-4X, C9500-24Y4C, WS-C2960X-48FPD-L); Modules (Cisco C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Y); Firewall (Sophos XGS4300); Wireless Controllers (Ubiquiti UDM-PRO); UPSs (APC SRT5KRMXLT-5KTF, SRT1500RMXLA-NC, SRT3000RMXLA-NC, SRT2200RMXLA-NC); Wireless Access Points (Ubiquiti U6-ENTERPRISE); Cabling (2640 CAT6 data drops)
Prices/charges, Prior experience, Understanding of needs, Personnel qualifications, Completeness of response and adherence to bid specifications, Capability of the bidder to successfully complete the installation/service within the required timeframe
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Summary
Chandler Park Academy seeks proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Category 1 fiber maintenance across three school buildings (approximately 12,000 feet) and Category 2 basic maintenance and managed internal broadband services for networking equipment.
Required maintenance includes Cisco switches, Cisco modules, Sophos firewalls, Ubiquiti wireless controllers and wireless access points, APC UPS units, and CAT6 data drops. Bids must be submitted by December 2, 2026. Submissions must include firm fixed pricing, an E-rate SPIN, and active SAM.gov registration. Evaluation criteria include prices/charges, prior experience, understanding of needs, personnel qualifications, completeness of response, and capability to complete within the timeframe.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Prices/charges, Prior experience, Understanding of needs, Personnel qualifications, Completeness of response and adherence to bid specifications, Capability of the bidder to successfully complete the installation/service within the required timeframe
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Fiber Maintenance
- Switches (Cisco C9500-16X, C9300-48P, C9200L-48P-4X, C9200L-48PXG-4X, C9300-24UX, C9200L-48P-4G, C9200L-24PXG-4X, C9500-24Y4C, WS-C2960X-48FPD-L)
- Modules (Cisco C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Y)
- Firewall (Sophos XGS4300)
- Wireless Controllers (Ubiquiti UDM-PRO)
- UPSs (APC SRT5KRMXLT-5KTF, SRT1500RMXLA-NC, SRT3000RMXLA-NC, SRT2200RMXLA-NC)
- Wireless Access Points (Ubiquiti U6-ENTERPRISE)
- Cabling (2640 CAT6 data drops)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- E-rate SPIN
- 2027 Service Provider Annual Certification Form 473
- Active SAM.gov registration
- Submit to
- [email protected] and [email protected]
- Scope location
- Harper Woods, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Chandler Park Academy?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 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: [email protected] and [email protected]. For questions, contact Terrence Curry.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Chandler Park Academy in MI, 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 RFP 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 Terrence Curry at (248) 905-5030. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fiber Maintenance; Switches (Cisco C9500-16X, C9300-48P, C9200L-48P-4X, C9200L-48PXG-4X, C9300-24UX, C9200L-48P-4G, C9200L-24PXG-4X, C9500-24Y4C, WS-C2960X-48FPD-L); Modules (Cisco C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-2Y); Firewall (Sophos XGS4300); Wireless Controllers (Ubiquiti UDM-PRO); UPSs (APC SRT5KRMXLT-5KT. 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: "Prices/charges, Prior experience, Understanding of needs, Personnel qualifications, Completeness of response and adherence to bid specifications, Capability of the bidder to successfully complete the..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Chandler Park Academy?
All active and historical solicitations from Chandler Park Academy are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Chandler Park Academy regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 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 RFP?
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: E-rate SPIN, 2027 Service Provider Annual Certification Form 473, active SAM.gov registration. Review the full document from Chandler Park Academy for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Harper Woods, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
