What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Litchfield Community Schools, seeks proposals for a wireless access point upgrade. The buyer requires vendors to supply Cisco CW9164I-B wireless access points or equivalent hardware, including shipping to Litchfield, Michigan, and all necessary licensing, components, and switching hardware required to operate at the access layer. Bidders must be US organizations with an E-rate SPIN designation and a current Service Provider Annual Certification Form 473 on file. Vendors must submit technical questions by email to Brad Hess by 4:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on November 2, 2026, and must be submitted to Brad Hess via email or physical delivery. Submittals must include a price summary form, current lead times, alternate pricing for 5-year and 7-year licensing terms, a notarized conflict of interest affidavit, an Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance form, a contractor agreement form, and an equivalent equipment questionnaire if applicable. The buyer intends to award a contract to a qualified bidder whose proposal complies with all RFP document requirements, with contract prices remaining fixed once signed. The solicitation text does not state the evaluation criteria, budget, or contract term length.
Scope of work
- 33 Cisco CW9164I-B wireless access points or equivalent hardware
- Necessary licensing and components for proper equipment function
- Alternate pricing for 5 and 7 year terms for Cisco DNA Essentials licensing or equivalent
- Equipment shipping and delivery to Litchfield Community Schools
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Compliance with bid documents | Not specified |
| Completeness of bid | Not specified |
| Price/Total cost of ownership | Not specified |
| Anticipated completion timelines/Equipment availability | Not specified |
| Contractor qualifications | Not specified |
| Previous experience | Not specified |
| Compatibility with the district’s existing hardware and software solutions | Not specified |
| Understanding of needs | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- E-rate SPIN designation number
- Current Service Provider Annual Certification Form 473 on file with USAC
Documents to include with your response
- Itemized list of all hardware items including quantity, description, part numbers, and cost
- Quotes used when ordering
- Completed Price Summary Form indicating total price
- Notarized CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT
- Certification of Compliance – Iran Economic Sanctions Act Form
- Contractor Agreement Form
- Vendor SPIN number
- Completed Equivalent Equipment Questionnaire (if bidding equivalent equipment)
- Equipment availability/Lead Times
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Email or physical delivery
- Instructions
- Delivered to Brad Hess at Jackson County Intermediate School District, 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI 49201, or emailed to [email protected]