Nashville Comm H S District 99 - FCC Form 470 FY2027 Category 2 Internal Connections - 270002454
Nashville CHSD 99School · Nashville, IL- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Arthur Henson
- (618) 327-8286 ext 272
The 30-second brief
Nashville Community High School District 99 is seeking competitive bids for Category 2 Internal Connections equipment, software, and licensing under FCC Form 470 application number 270002454 for funding year 2027. The scope includes 3 new HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ switches (JL728B) or equivalent with stacking cables (JL9281D), switch licenses (Q9Y73AAE, Q9Y68AAE), 33 Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y58AAE) for existing wireless access points, network cabling, and 2 N1C L-Series L2200 UPS battery backup systems or equivalent with installation and configuration. All proposed equipment must be compatible with existing network infrastructure. Bids are due by November 19, 2026, and must separately identify eligible and ineligible costs. Price will be the primary evaluation factor.
3 new HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ switches (JL728B) or equivalent; stacking cables (JL9281D); 7 HPE Aruba Networking Central Switch Class 2 Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y73AAE); 3 HPE Aruba Networking Central Switch Class 1 Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y68AAE); 33 HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y58AAE); eligible network cabling and installation services; 2 N1C L-Series L2200 UPS battery backup systems or equivalent
Price being the primary factor
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Summary
Nashville Community High School District 99 is seeking competitive bids for Category 2 Internal Connections equipment, software, and licensing under FCC Form 470 application number 270002454 for funding year 2027.
The scope includes 3 new HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ switches (JL728B) or equivalent with stacking cables (JL9281D), switch licenses (Q9Y73AAE, Q9Y68AAE), 33 Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y58AAE) for existing wireless access points, network cabling, and 2 N1C L-Series L2200 UPS battery backup systems or equivalent with installation and configuration. All proposed equipment must be compatible with existing network infrastructure. Bids are due by November 19, 2026, and must separately identify eligible and ineligible costs. Price will be the primary evaluation factor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price being the primary factor
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- 3 new HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ switches (JL728B) or equivalent
- Stacking cables (JL9281D)
- 7 HPE Aruba Networking Central Switch Class 2 Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y73AAE)
- 3 HPE Aruba Networking Central Switch Class 1 Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y68AAE)
- 33 HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y58AAE)
- Eligible network cabling and installation services
- 2 N1C L-Series L2200 UPS battery backup systems or equivalent
- Scope location
- NASHVILLE, IL
- Reported agency
- NASHVILLE COMM H S DISTRICT 99
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Nashville CHSD 99?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Arthur Henson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Nashville CHSD 99 in IL, 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 Arthur Henson at (618) 327-8286 ext 272. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 3 new HPE Aruba Networking CX 6200F 48G Class4 PoE 4SFP+ switches (JL728B) or equivalent; stacking cables (JL9281D); 7 HPE Aruba Networking Central Switch Class 2 Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y73AAE); 3 HPE Aruba Networking Central Switch Class 1 Foundation 1-Year subscriptions (Q9Y68AAE); 33. 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.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 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?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: NASHVILLE, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.