What the buyer needs
AI summaryJackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Hillsdale Community Schools, requires switching upgrade equipment and any necessary licensing or components for proper access-layer functionality. The buyer seeks the specified hardware—including C93L-MGIG-BUN-EDU, 1100W secondary power supplies, and C9300L-STACK-KIT—or equivalent items, along with shipping to Hillsdale, Michigan, and optional 5- and 7-year Cisco DNA Essentials licensing terms. To be eligible, bidders must be onshore US organizations with an E-rate SPIN designation and a current Service Provider Annual Certification Form 473. Bidders must submit proposals digitally via email or directly to Brad Hess before November 2, 2026, at 1:40 p.m. Submittals must include pricing details, lead times, a completed Price Summary Form, a notarized Conflict of Interest Affidavit, an Iran Economic Sanctions Act compliance form, a Contractor Agreement Form, and answers to equivalent equipment questions if applicable. Bidders must submit technical questions by email no later than October 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The provided text does not state the evaluation criteria, contract term, or total budget.
Scope of work
- 6 C93L-MGIG-BUN-EDU (C9300L-48UXG4X-EDU)
- 6 1100W Secondary power supply
- 6 C9300L-STACK-KIT (For C93L-MGIG-BUN-EDU)
- Necessary licensing or components needed for equipment to function
- Alternate pricing for 5 and 7 year terms for Cisco DNA Essentials licensing or equivalent
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
- Onshore (US Organization Only)
- E-rate SPIN designation
- 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
- 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 delivered hard copy
- Instructions
- Delivered to Brad Hess at 6700 Browns Lake Road, Jackson, MI 49201 or emailed to [email protected] prior to deadline.