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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. Please reference Form 470 #270004038 on all correspondence. Please see Appendix A for a list of specific equipment the Applicant is seeking to purchase. Blackford County Schools (the Applicant) is seeking proposals for a project to supply and install network equipment at its eligible locations. Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of Category 2 E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency. The Applicant seeks an agreement that allows it to work with the selected vendor to adjust quantities and/or scale back or cancel the project entirely as needed based upon funding availability and/or the best interests of the Applicant. Questions/Site Visit Information: Vendors can attend a voluntary pre-bid meeting to be held at Blackford County Jr-Sr High School, 2392 N State Road 3, Hartford City, IN 47348 during the week of 11/30/2026 through 12/4/2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm EST. Vendors must email Director of Technology Chris Painter at cpainter@blackfordschools.org to schedule a date and time. This will be the only opportunity to ask questions or to receive answers to questions related to this RFP. Respondents choosing not to attend in so doing acknowledge their understanding that they were offered and voluntarily declined the opportunity. 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 rebid. Bids should be emailed to the office of Chris Painter, Director of Technology at cpainter@blackfordschools.org, no later than 12:00pm EST on Wednesday, 1/6/2027. Please copy E-Rate Consultant Steve Renzino at steve.renzino@adtecerate.com on all communications.