Southwest Dubois County School Corporation - FY 2027 SW Dubois County Schools C2 Equipment - 234790
Southwest Dubois County School CorporationSchool · Huntingburg, IN- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 36 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nathan Beyke
- (812) 684-0501
The 30-second brief
Southwest Dubois County School Corporation is seeking proposals for Category 2 E-Rate funding to supply and install network equipment, wireless access points, and related hardware, licenses, cables, connectors, mounting hardware, and modules at its eligible locations. The project includes internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services using HPE Aruba and FortiGate equipment or equivalent. Bidders must provide line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalent products, company certifications, two reference sites (including at least one school or library within 90 miles), an E-Rate SPIN number, and a ready-to-execute contract. Proposals are due by December 04, 2026, with technical questions due by November 06, 2026.
HPE Aruba Networking AP-725 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 Access Point, HPE Aruba Networking AP-755 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 Access Point, HPE Aruba Networking AP-765 Flex Radio Wi-Fi 7 Outdoor AP, HPE Aruba Networking X372 Power Supply, HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-B Campus AP Mounting Bracket Kit, HPE Aruba Networking AP-270-MNT-H3 Outdoor Mounting Bracket, FortiGate-600E FortiCare Premium Support renewal, FortiGate-600E FortiGuard URL, DNS & Video Filtering Service renewal, HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 5-year Subscription E-STU
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
Southwest Dubois County School Corporation is seeking proposals for Category 2 E-Rate funding to supply and install network equipment, wireless access points, and related hardware, licenses, cables, connectors, mounting hardware, and modules at its eligible locations.
The project includes internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services using HPE Aruba and FortiGate equipment or equivalent. Bidders must provide line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalent products, company certifications, two reference sites (including at least one school or library within 90 miles), an E-Rate SPIN number, and a ready-to-execute contract. Proposals are due by December 04, 2026, with technical questions due by November 06, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
HPE Aruba Networking AP-725 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 Access Point, HPE Aruba Networking AP-755 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 Access Point, HPE Aruba Networking AP-765 Flex Radio Wi-Fi 7 Outdoor AP, HPE Aruba Networking X372 Power Supply, HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-B Campus AP Mounting Bracket Kit, HPE Aruba Networking AP-270-MNT-H3 Outdoor Mounting Bracket, FortiGate-600E FortiCare Premium Support renewal, FortiGate-600E FortiGuard URL, DNS & Video Filtering Service renewal, HPE Aruba Networking Central AP Foundation 5-year Subscription E-STU
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 (2) reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute or sample contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Huntingburg, IN
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Southwest Dubois County School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 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 Nathan Beyke.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Southwest Dubois County School Corporation 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 Nathan Beyke at (812) 684-0501. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: HPE Aruba Networking AP-725 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 Access Point, HPE Aruba Networking AP-755 Tri Radio Wi-Fi 7 Access Point, HPE Aruba Networking AP-765 Flex Radio Wi-Fi 7 Outdoor AP, HPE Aruba Networking X372 Power Supply, HPE Aruba Networking AP-MNT-MP10-B Campus AP Mounting Bracket Kit, HPE Aruba Netw. 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 Southwest Dubois County School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from Southwest Dubois County School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Southwest Dubois County School Corporation 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 December 4, 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: 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 (2) refere. Review the full document from Southwest Dubois County School Corporation for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Huntingburg, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.