About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority in Indianapolis, IN requires a vendor to provide network switches and related components service, including network electronics equipment and an aggregation router equipped with hot swap dual power supplies and power. The vendor must support up to 40K+ concurrently active devices, utilize a /16 Public Network alongside an 8 Private Network, and handle 40GB or greater internet throughput while supporting more than one ISP. The buyer limits eligibility strictly to USA organizations operating onshore, and the winning contractor will perform all work offsite. The buyer accepts proposals to determine the budget. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 8, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Solicitation No.
- RFP-27-003
Scope of work
- 5 Ruckus ICX 7850-48FS Aggregation Routers
- 30 Ruckus ICX 8200-24XP2 switches
- 220 Ruckus ICX 8200-48NP2 switches
- 500 Ruckus R770 / R670 Indoor Access Points
- 40 Ruckus T670 / T750 Outdoor Access Points
- 100 10G-SFPP-SR-S8 and 20 10G-SFPP-LR-S8-10 transceivers
- 300 Stacking Cables (250 40G-QSFP-C-00501 and 50 40G-QSFP-QSFP-P-0301)
- 50 Ruckus CX7650-4X10GF network modules and firewall cluster components
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Specification Agreement & Forms | Pass / Fail |
| Total Cost of Ownership (Price) | 35 |
| Quality & Technical Architecture | 30 |
| Technical Service & Support | 15 |
| Vendor Capability & References | 10 |
| Disaster Recovery & Contractual Terms | 10 |
| Diversity Business Prime Bonus | Bonus 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an Onshore (USA) Organization
- Must have a current valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Minimum 5 years experience
- Local service presence within 50 miles of downtown Indianapolis
Documents to include with your response
- Specification Agreement & Contract forms A-E (includes diversity business designation form)
- Total Cost of Ownership – Pricing Proposal
- Quality & Technical Architecture
- Technical Service & Support
- Vendor Capability & 2-3 References with Contact Information
- Contractual Terms
- Implementation Plan
Key dates
- Issue of RFP, Post 470
- September 17, 2026
- Deadline to Submit Written Questions
- October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
- Target Response to Written Questions
- October 15, 2026 by 5:00 PM ET
- Deadline to Submit Proposal
- November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
- Target Board Approval
- December 2026
- Installation & Testing Completion Deadline
- June 15, 2027
- Contract & Billing Effective Start Date
- July 1, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Indigo Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted online at https://indigo.bonfirehub.com. Confidential information must be uploaded only in the designated Confidential Information upload field.
Contract details
- Term
- Anticipated April 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028, with optional one (1) year extensions through September 30, 2029.
- Place of performance
- Offsite / IPS designated receiving sites in Indianapolis, IN
- Insurance and bonding
- Certificate of Insurance per district contract terms and conditions upon award; charges for performance bonds (10% requirement for 5-year term) are ineligible for E-Rate.
- Funding
- Schools and Libraries Universal Service Fund (USF / E-Rate)