School City of Hobart - 2026 Network Equipment, Licensing, and Basic Maintenance - RFP 2026
School City Of HobartSchool · IN- Due
- Jan 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 19, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Russell Mellon
The 30-second brief
School City of Hobart seeks proposals for network equipment, licensing, and basic maintenance for eligible locations, contingent upon Category 2 E-Rate funding. The project includes supplying Cisco Ethernet switches, power supplies, SFP modules, stacking cables, and WiFi-7 access points with integrated or external antennas, along with SMARTnet and DNA licensing for three and five-year options. Bids must be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] no later than 10:00 AM prevailing on January 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing by January 9, 2026. Evaluation will focus on technical details, pricing, experience, references, and response format adherence, with the cost of eligible goods and services being the most heavily weighted factor.
Cisco C9300X-48HX Ethernet Switch with Advantage Licensing, PWR-C1-1900WAC-P 1900-Watt Power Supply, C9300X-NM-8Y Catalyst 9300 SFP Module, C9350-48HX 48-port Ethernet Switch 10G mGig with 90W UPOE+ with Essentials licensing, PWR-C2-1600WAC 1600-Watt Power Supply, C9350-48P with 1600WAC primary power supply, C9350-NM-8Y SFP56 module, STACK-T1A-50CM= Stacking cable, STACK-T1A-1M= Stacking cable, CAB-SPWR-35CM= Stack Power cable, CAB-SPWR-100CM= Stack Power cable, C9300L-24UX Ethernet Switch, CW9176I WiFi-7 AP with integrated Antennas and Advantage Licensing, CW9174E WiFi-7 AP using External Antennas and Advantage Licensing, SMARTnet and DNA licensing and basic maintenance agreements for existing eligible equipment
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
School City of Hobart seeks proposals for network equipment, licensing, and basic maintenance for eligible locations, contingent upon Category 2 E-Rate funding.
The project includes supplying Cisco Ethernet switches, power supplies, SFP modules, stacking cables, and WiFi-7 access points with integrated or external antennas, along with SMARTnet and DNA licensing for three and five-year options. Bids must be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] no later than 10:00 AM prevailing on January 27, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing by January 9, 2026. Evaluation will focus on technical details, pricing, experience, references, and response format adherence, with the cost of eligible goods and services being the most heavily weighted factor.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Cisco C9300X-48HX Ethernet Switch with Advantage Licensing, PWR-C1-1900WAC-P 1900-Watt Power Supply, C9300X-NM-8Y Catalyst 9300 SFP Module, C9350-48HX 48-port Ethernet Switch 10G mGig with 90W UPOE+ with Essentials licensing, PWR-C2-1600WAC 1600-Watt Power Supply, C9350-48P with 1600WAC primary power supply, C9350-NM-8Y SFP56 module, STACK-T1A-50CM= Stacking cable, STACK-T1A-1M= Stacking cable, CAB-SPWR-35CM= Stack Power cable, CAB-SPWR-100CM= Stack Power cable, C9300L-24UX Ethernet Switch, CW9176I WiFi-7 AP with integrated Antennas and Advantage Licensing, CW9174E WiFi-7 AP using External Antennas and Advantage Licensing, SMARTnet and DNA licensing and basic maintenance agreements for existing eligible equipment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Line-item pricing for each item listed in Appendix A
- Technical description of proposed equivalent products
- Company's certifications and connections regarding manufacturer's equipment
- Two reference sites for similar installation
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Hobart, IN
- Reported agency
- School City of Hobart
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from School City Of Hobart?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 27, 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 Russell Mellon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including School City Of Hobart 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 Russell Mellon. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cisco C9300X-48HX Ethernet Switch with Advantage Licensing, PWR-C1-1900WAC-P 1900-Watt Power Supply, C9300X-NM-8Y Catalyst 9300 SFP Module, C9350-48HX 48-port Ethernet Switch 10G mGig with 90W UPOE+ with Essentials licensing, PWR-C2-1600WAC 1600-Watt Power Supply, C9350-48P with 1600WAC primary powe. 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, 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 School City Of Hobart?
All active and historical solicitations from School City Of Hobart are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, School City Of Hobart regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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 for each item listed in Appendix A, Technical description of proposed equivalent products, Company's certifications and connections regarding manufacturer's equipment, Two reference. Review the full document from School City Of Hobart for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hobart, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.