East Porter County School Corp - Internal Connections RFP - Form 470 270002014 FY2027
East Porter County School CorporationSchool · Kouts, IN- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Angela Bien
- (219) 766-2214
The 30-second brief
East Porter County School Corporation is seeking proposals for internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections under FCC Form 470 #270002014 for E-Rate Funding Year 2027. The project scope includes the supply and delivery of new, factory-sealed uninterruptable power supply (UPS) units, battery backups, network management cards, and related hardware and software components (including Eaton and American Power Conversion or equivalent models such as SmartOnline 2000VA, 5P 1000VA, and Smart-UPS 2200VA). Bids are due by 12:00 PM CST on December 1, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Angela Bien, with technical questions due by October 29, 2026. Per E-rate rules, the cost of eligible goods and services is the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. All proposals must separate eligible and ineligible services by line item, and include line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalent products, company certifications, and two similar-installation references.
SmartOnline 2000VA 1800W 120V Double-Conversion Sine Wave UPS (qty 38); 5P 1000VA 770W 120V Line-Interactive UPS (qty 38); Smart-UPS 2200VA LCD RM 2U (qty 6); Network Management Card for Select UPS Systems (qty 20)
Cost of eligible goods and services (most heavily weighted), technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
East Porter County School Corporation is seeking proposals for internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections under FCC Form 470 #270002014 for E-Rate Funding Year 2027.
The project scope includes the supply and delivery of new, factory-sealed uninterruptable power supply (UPS) units, battery backups, network management cards, and related hardware and software components (including Eaton and American Power Conversion or equivalent models such as SmartOnline 2000VA, 5P 1000VA, and Smart-UPS 2200VA). Bids are due by 12:00 PM CST on December 1, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Angela Bien, with technical questions due by October 29, 2026. Per E-rate rules, the cost of eligible goods and services is the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. All proposals must separate eligible and ineligible services by line item, and include line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalent products, company certifications, and two similar-installation references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services (most heavily weighted)
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- SmartOnline 2000VA 1800W 120V Double-Conversion Sine Wave UPS (qty 38)
- 5P 1000VA 770W 120V Line-Interactive UPS (qty 38)
- Smart-UPS 2200VA LCD RM 2U (qty 6)
- Network Management Card for Select UPS Systems (qty 20)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Line-item pricing
- Technical description for equivalent products
- Company certifications
- Two similar-installation references
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Kouts, IN
- Reported agency
- East Porter County School Corp
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from East Porter County School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 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 Angela Bien.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including East Porter County School Corporation 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 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 Angela Bien at (219) 766-2214. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: SmartOnline 2000VA 1800W 120V Double-Conversion Sine Wave UPS (qty 38); 5P 1000VA 770W 120V Line-Interactive UPS (qty 38); Smart-UPS 2200VA LCD RM 2U (qty 6); Network Management Card for Select UPS Systems (qty 20). 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: "Cost of eligible goods and services (most heavily weighted), technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from East Porter County School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from East Porter County School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, East Porter County School Corporation 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 1, 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: Line-item pricing, technical description for equivalent products, company certifications, two similar-installation references, E-Rate SPIN Number, ready-to-execute contract. Review the full document from East Porter County School Corporation for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kouts, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.