Oelwein Community School District Internal Connections FCC Form 470 - 270002016
Oelwein Community School DistrictSchool · Oelwein, IA- Due
- Nov 11, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Chris Braun
- (319) 284-1670
The 30-second brief
E-Rate Form 470 (Funding Year 2027) issued by Oelwein Community School District for internal connections equipment, network hardware, and necessary software and licenses. The scope includes 1 firewall/router for the H.S. Annex Sacred Heart Gym (Fortinet or equivalent), 14 switches with software/licenses (Ubiquiti or equivalent), and 35 wireless access points supporting WiFi 7 protocols, 10Gbp uplink speeds, and 10 WiFi streams (Ubiquiti or equivalent). Layer 3 aggregation switches require minimum 16 SFP28 slots (10Gbs/25Gbs) and 2 QSFP28 ports with redundant power supply. Layer 2 switches require 48 or 24 ethernet ports with 2.5 Gbe/10Gbe speeds and POE+++ power delivery. Submission deadline is 2026-11-11. Price is the primary evaluation factor.
Routers and Necessary Software and Licenses; Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses
Price
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Summary
E-Rate Form 470 (Funding Year 2027) issued by Oelwein Community School District for internal connections equipment, network hardware, and necessary software and licenses.
The scope includes 1 firewall/router for the H.S. Annex Sacred Heart Gym (Fortinet or equivalent), 14 switches with software/licenses (Ubiquiti or equivalent), and 35 wireless access points supporting WiFi 7 protocols, 10Gbp uplink speeds, and 10 WiFi streams (Ubiquiti or equivalent). Layer 3 aggregation switches require minimum 16 SFP28 slots (10Gbs/25Gbs) and 2 QSFP28 ports with redundant power supply. Layer 2 switches require 48 or 24 ethernet ports with 2.5 Gbe/10Gbe speeds and POE+++ power delivery. Submission deadline is 2026-11-11. Price is the primary evaluation factor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Routers and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Oelwein, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Oelwein Community School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 11, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Chris Braun.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Oelwein Community School District in IA, 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 Braun at (319) 284-1670. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Routers and Necessary Software and Licenses; Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses. 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" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Oelwein Community School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Oelwein Community School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Oelwein Community 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 11, 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. Review the full document from Oelwein Community 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: Oelwein, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.