New Albany-Floyd County Cons. School Corp. - Network Equipment FY2027 FINAL - FCC Form 470 #270001219
New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated SchoolsSchool · New Albany, IN- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Chris Bowers
- (812) 949-4200
The 30-second brief
New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation is seeking proposals for network equipment, internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections (BMIC), and managed internal broadband services under FCC Form 470 #270001219 for Funding Year 2027. The project requires switches, software and licenses, antennas, connectors, related components, racks, power supplies, and fan trays, primarily specifying Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE Aruba) hardware or equivalent. Proposals must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and E-Rate SPI invoicing compliance, contingent upon successful Category 2 E-Rate funding. Submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, with written questions due by October 22, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible goods and services (50%), specification compliance (20%), previous relationship (20%), and school/library references (10%).
Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL700C Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C Network Switch - IC (qty 2); Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL702C Aruba CX 8360-16Y2C Network Switch - IC (qty 2); Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL661A HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE Class 4 PoE and 4-Port SFP56 switch Network Switch - IC (qty 5); Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL087A#ABA HPE Aruba X372 54VDC 1050W 110-240VAC Power Supply - IC (qty 10); Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL669B HPE Aruba 6300M Fan Tray - IC (qty 5)
Price of ELIGIBLE goods and services (50 points), Compliance with specification and/or RFP document (20 points), Satisfactory previous business/working relationship with respondent (20 points), References from other schools/libraries supporting satisfactory performance of the service from the respondent (10 points)
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Summary
New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation is seeking proposals for network equipment, internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections (BMIC), and managed internal broadband services under FCC Form 470 #270001219 for Funding Year 2027.
The project requires switches, software and licenses, antennas, connectors, related components, racks, power supplies, and fan trays, primarily specifying Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE Aruba) hardware or equivalent. Proposals must reflect Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and E-Rate SPI invoicing compliance, contingent upon successful Category 2 E-Rate funding. Submission deadline is November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, with written questions due by October 22, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible goods and services (50%), specification compliance (20%), previous relationship (20%), and school/library references (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of ELIGIBLE goods and services (50 points), Compliance with specification and/or RFP document (20 points), Satisfactory previous business/working relationship with respondent (20 points), References from other schools/libraries supporting satisfactory performance of the service from the respondent (10 points)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL700C Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C Network Switch - IC (qty 2)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL702C Aruba CX 8360-16Y2C Network Switch - IC (qty 2)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL661A HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE Class 4 PoE and 4-Port SFP56 switch Network Switch - IC (qty 5)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL087A#ABA HPE Aruba X372 54VDC 1050W 110-240VAC Power Supply - IC (qty 10)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL669B HPE Aruba 6300M Fan Tray - IC (qty 5)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Financial ability evidence
- References
- E-RATE SPIN number
- Line-item pricing for each item listed in Exhibit A
- Technical description for proposed equivalent products
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- Bill Hamby, New Albany Floyd County Consolidated NAFCS Corporation, 2801 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN 47150
- Scope location
- New Albany, IN
- Reported agency
- New Albany-Floyd County Cons. School Corp.
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 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: Bill Hamby, New Albany Floyd County Consolidated NAFCS Corporation, 2801 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN 47150. For questions, contact Chris Bowers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools 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 Chris Bowers at (812) 949-4200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL700C Aruba CX 8360-32Y4C Network Switch - IC (qty 2); Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL702C Aruba CX 8360-16Y2C Network Switch - IC (qty 2); Hewlett Packard Enterprise JL661A HPE Aruba 6300M 48-Port 1GbE Class 4 PoE and 4-Port SFP56 switch Network Switch - IC (qty 5); Hewlet. 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 goods and services (50 points), Compliance with specification and/or RFP document (20 points), Satisfactory previous business/working relationship with respondent (20 points), Refere..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 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: financial ability evidence, references, E-RATE SPIN number, line-item pricing for each item listed in Exhibit A, technical description for proposed equivalent products, ready-to-execute contract. Review the full document from New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated 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: New Albany, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.