Jackson County Intermediate School District - Columbia School District Network Cabinet Upgrade RFP 2026
Columbia School DistrictSchool · Brooklyn, MI- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brad Hess
- (517) 990-8076
The 30-second brief
Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Columbia School District, is soliciting proposals for a network cabinet upgrade and internal connections at Columbia Central Jr. / Sr. High School located in Brooklyn, MI. The project involves procurement, mounting, and migration of existing cabling and equipment, including replacing wall-mounted cabinets in IDF1 and IDF2 with floor-mounted 2-post racks, re-terminating and dressing cabling as needed. Scope includes 2 racks, 250 antennas, connectors, and related components, and 200 feet of cabling. The project is part of E-Rate Funding Year 2027 (Form 470 #270002194). Vendors must have an E-rate SPIN designation. Submission deadline is November 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m., with technical questions due by November 6, 2026. A required site visit is scheduled for October 26, 2026, preceded by an intent to bid form deadline on October 22, 2026.
Racks: qty 2 Each; Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components: qty 250 Each; Cabling: qty 200 Feet
Price being the primary factor
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Summary
Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Columbia School District, is soliciting proposals for a network cabinet upgrade and internal connections at Columbia Central Jr. / Sr.
High School located in Brooklyn, MI. The project involves procurement, mounting, and migration of existing cabling and equipment, including replacing wall-mounted cabinets in IDF1 and IDF2 with floor-mounted 2-post racks, re-terminating and dressing cabling as needed. Scope includes 2 racks, 250 antennas, connectors, and related components, and 200 feet of cabling. The project is part of E-Rate Funding Year 2027 (Form 470 #270002194). Vendors must have an E-rate SPIN designation. Submission deadline is November 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m., with technical questions due by November 6, 2026. A required site visit is scheduled for October 26, 2026, preceded by an intent to bid form deadline on October 22, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price being the primary factor
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Racks: qty 2 Each
- Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components: qty 250 Each
- Cabling: qty 200 Feet
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Manufacturing specification sheet
- Schematics and/or drawings
- Quotes used when ordering
- Itemized list of all hardware items
- Timeline of project
- Certification of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act Form
- Contractor Agreement Form
- Conflict of Interest Affidavit
- Election to Bid Form
- Vendor SPIN number
- Contact information for three references
- Submit to
- [email protected] or 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI 49201
- Scope location
- Brooklyn, MI
- Reported agency
- Jackson County Intermediate School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Columbia School District?
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] or 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI 49201. For questions, contact Brad Hess.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Columbia School District 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 Brad Hess at (517) 990-8076. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Racks: qty 2 Each; Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components: qty 250 Each; Cabling: qty 200 Feet. 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 being the primary factor" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Columbia School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Columbia School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Columbia School District 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: Manufacturing specification sheet, Schematics and/or drawings, Quotes used when ordering, Itemized list of all hardware items, Timeline of project, Certification of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanction. Review the full document from Columbia 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: Brooklyn, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.