Jackson County Intermediate School District, on behalf of Columbia School District is soliciting bids to upgrade a network cabinet.Prices quoted shall be all-inclusive and represent complete installation at the site indicated in the attached specifications. Any addendums that are issued will be on the Customers web page. The Vendor shall be responsible for all parts, labor, and all other associated apparatus necessary to completely install, test, and turnover for acceptance to the Customer the project detailed herein. The building that the district is looking for replacement in are as follows: Columbia Central Jr. / Sr. High School - 11775 Hewitt Rd Brooklyn, MI 49230Timeline:1. Intent To Bid Form Deadline - October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.2. Required Vendor Site Visit - October 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon)3. RFP Technical Questions Deadline November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.4. Proposal Due Date and bid opening November 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.5. Project Completion TBDVendor will provide all equipment, materials, labor and services, not specifically mentioned or shown, which may be necessary to complete or perfect all parts of the installation.The sole point of contact concerning this solicitation is: Brad HessJackson County Intermediate School District6700 Browns Lake RoadJackson, MI 49201Attn: Columbia District Network Cabinet UpgradeProposals must be delivered to Brad Hess, and received prior to this deadline to the address noted above. E-mails will be accepted. Submit email responses to [email protected] Vendors must have an E-rate SPIN designation, please include the SPIN# in your response.Specifications and requirements are included in the attached RFP. This RFP packet will be available on our website at the following link, http://www.jcisd.org, under the About Us/Proposals/Bids tab. Vendors are responsible for obtaining any updates or amendments to the RFP from the website.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Racks — quantity 2 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 2. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components — quantity 250 Each for 1 entity; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Cabling — quantity 200 Feet for 1 entity; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002194/131431/22769815-Columbia%20Network%20Cabinet%20Upgrade%202027%20RFP.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-16)

Billed entity: COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 131431 FCC Registration Number: 0011924545 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 4 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Marie Zuk · 810-223-0055 · [email protected] Technical contact: Brad Hess · Technology · 517-990-8076 · [email protected]

Convergent Technology Partners · CRN 16043571 · 810-720-3820 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002194/131431/22769881-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002194_CERTIFIED.pdf