The Jackson County ISD is accepting proposals for the specified equipment, along with any necessary licensing or components needed for the equipment to properly function. In the event that a necessary component or licensing is not specifically called out in this document, the bidder is requested to include it. If proposing the requested Cisco hardware then the bidder shall include alternate pricing for 5 and 7 year terms for Cisco DNA Essentials licensing. If proposing alternate equipment then please include appropriate terms for any equivalent licensing. The vendor is requested to provide the hardware indicated in the proposal RFP or equivalent.Requested equipment includes:8: Cisco CW9164I-B including licensesThe sole point of contact concerning this solicitation is: Brad HessJackson County Intermediate School District6700 Browns Lake RoadJackson, MI 49201ATT: Jackson County Intermediate School District Wireless Access Point 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] Technical Questions Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.Proposal Due Date: November 2, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.All 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 · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 8 Each; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 8 Each; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001445/131415/22673994-CAT2%20JCISD%20Access%20Point%20Upgrade%20RFP.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-02) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001445/131415/22785762-JCISD%20Network%20Switch%20and%20Access%20Point%20Upgrade%20Addendum%201.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-21)

Billed entity: JACKSON COUNTY I S D Billed Entity Number (BEN): 131415 FCC Registration Number: 0011815313 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 9 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: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001445/131415/22785774-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001445_CERTIFIED.pdf