East Liverpool City Schools - FY27 District Wireless Refresh - FCC Form 470 270002460
East Liverpool City SchoolsSchool · East Liverpool, OH- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Chris Cardelein
- (330) 386-7100
The 30-second brief
East Liverpool City Schools seeks proposals for a district-wide wireless network refresh across five school buildings and eligible campus instructional areas, involving internal connections, wireless access points, wireless controllers, antennas, connectors, cabling, and necessary software and licensing. Estimated maximum quantities include 400 wireless access points (Ubiquiti or equivalent), 5 wireless controllers, 400 related components, and 15,000 feet of cabling. Vendors must assess existing infrastructure, propose an appropriately sized solution, and identify equipment models, quantities, unit pricing, installation costs, and licensing. A mandatory individual site walk-through must be completed by December 2, 2026. Written questions are due by November 30, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 20, 2026. Bids will be evaluated using a weighted matrix with price as the most heavily weighted factor. Bidders must provide an E-Rate SPIN, evidence of appropriate insurance and legally required bonding for cabling work, and agree to mandatory Service Provider Invoicing (SPI).
Wireless access points, Wireless controllers, Antennas, Connectors, And related components, Cabling
Price of eligible products and services as the most heavily weighted factor, weighted matrix
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Summary
East Liverpool City Schools seeks proposals for a district-wide wireless network refresh across five school buildings and eligible campus instructional areas, involving internal connections, wireless access points, wireless controllers, antennas, connectors, cabling, and necessary software and licensing.
Estimated maximum quantities include 400 wireless access points (Ubiquiti or equivalent), 5 wireless controllers, 400 related components, and 15,000 feet of cabling. Vendors must assess existing infrastructure, propose an appropriately sized solution, and identify equipment models, quantities, unit pricing, installation costs, and licensing. A mandatory individual site walk-through must be completed by December 2, 2026. Written questions are due by November 30, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] by November 20, 2026. Bids will be evaluated using a weighted matrix with price as the most heavily weighted factor. Bidders must provide an E-Rate SPIN, evidence of appropriate insurance and legally required bonding for cabling work, and agree to mandatory Service Provider Invoicing (SPI).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of eligible products and services as the most heavily weighted factor, weighted matrix
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Wireless access points
- Wireless controllers
- Antennas
- Connectors
- Related components
- Cabling
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- E-Rate SPIN or documentation that an application has been submitted
- Evidence of appropriate insurance and legally required bonding
- Complete proposal with equipment descriptions
- Quantities
- Itemized pricing
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from East Liverpool City Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 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 Chris Cardelein.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including East Liverpool City Schools in OH, 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 Chris Cardelein at (330) 386-7100. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Wireless access points, Wireless controllers, Antennas, Connectors, And related components, Cabling. 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 of eligible products and services as the most heavily weighted factor, weighted matrix" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from East Liverpool City Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from East Liverpool City Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, East Liverpool City Schools 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 November 20, 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 or documentation that an application has been submitted, evidence of appropriate insurance and legally required bonding, complete proposal with equipment descriptions, quantities, and item. Review the full document from East Liverpool City Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: EAST LIVERPOOL, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.