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Please reference Form 470#270003745 on all correspondence. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details. USAC advised all applicants to include all three categories of service on each 470. MIBS was listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category. There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid. Applicable items should include all related software and hardware components that enable the functionality of the equipment (including any necessary mounting brackets, power cables, multi-year licenses/software, and basic maintenance). Vendors shall specify all fees, shipping charges, taxes, surcharges and contingency fees for eligible equipment. Vendors may submit alternative equipment as long as the equipment is an equivalent make and model, serves a similar functionality, and is compatible with the current network. Include in your proposal, any connectors and / or related components necessary for proper function of the requested items. The District reserves the right to adjust quantities prior to purchasing to meet the Districts needs. ___________________________________________ Questions/Site Visits Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Melissa Miller, Chief Technology Officer at melmiller@bps.k12.in.us, no later than 2pm local time on November 30th, 2026, and any requested site visits should be completed by that date. If bidding on project 2, sites visits are recommended but not required. Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued. _______________________________________________________ Proposal Delivery The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should e-mailed to the office of Melissa Miller, Chief Technology Officer at melmiller@bps.k12.in.us by 2pm local time on December 29th, 2026.