Charter School of the Dunes - E-Rate Internet Access and Internal Connections - FCC Form 470 #270000948 (2027)
Charter School Of The DunesSchool · Gary, IN- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ken Orris
- (219) 939-9690
The 30-second brief
Charter School of the Dunes seeks bids for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Data Transmission and/or Internet Access (50 Mbps to 25 Gbps), Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. Requested network equipment and infrastructure includes Hewlett Packard wireless access points (HPE R4W01A), HPE switches (JL807A#ABA), modules (J9150D), cabling, and American Power Conversion UPS units (SMT1500RM2UC), along with necessary software, licenses, installation, configuration, and care packs/warranties. Bids are due by December 7, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the Technical Contact referencing the FCC Form 470 number and school name.
(35) HPE R4W01A Access Points or equivalent, (6) HPE JL807A#ABA Switches or equivalent, (6) HPE J9150D Modules or equivalent, (6) HPE R9D19A Cabling or equivalent, (3) SMT1500RM2UC UPS or equivalent, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
Price
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Summary
Charter School of the Dunes seeks bids for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Data Transmission and/or Internet Access (50 Mbps to 25 Gbps), Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
Requested network equipment and infrastructure includes Hewlett Packard wireless access points (HPE R4W01A), HPE switches (JL807A#ABA), modules (J9150D), cabling, and American Power Conversion UPS units (SMT1500RM2UC), along with necessary software, licenses, installation, configuration, and care packs/warranties. Bids are due by December 7, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the Technical Contact referencing the FCC Form 470 number and school name.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- (35) HPE R4W01A Access Points or equivalent
- (6) HPE JL807A#ABA Switches or equivalent
- (6) HPE J9150D Modules or equivalent
- (6) HPE R9D19A Cabling or equivalent
- (3) SMT1500RM2UC UPS or equivalent
- Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
SPIN
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Gary, IN
- Reported agency
- Charter School of the Dunes
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Charter School Of The Dunes?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 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]. For questions, contact Ken Orris.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Charter School Of The Dunes in IN, 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 Ken Orris at (219) 939-9690. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: (35) HPE R4W01A Access Points or equivalent, (6) HPE JL807A#ABA Switches or equivalent, (6) HPE J9150D Modules or equivalent, (6) HPE R9D19A Cabling or equivalent, (3) SMT1500RM2UC UPS or equivalent, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service. 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 Charter School Of The Dunes?
All active and historical solicitations from Charter School Of The Dunes are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Charter School Of The Dunes 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 7, 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: SPIN. Review the full document from Charter School Of The Dunes for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gary, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
