The Jackson County Intermediate School District (JCISD) on behalf of Vandercook Lake Public Schools 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. All switching hardware requested in this RFP will be utilized at the access layer. The proposed solution shall include any licensing that is necessary to operate at this layer. The proposal must also specifically note whether the specified licensing is perpetual or requires a renewal. 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.Requested equipment includes:6: C93L-MGIG-BUN-EDU (C9300L-48UXG4X-EDU)6: 1100W Secondary power supply6: C9300L-STACK-KIT (For C93L-MGIG-BUN-ED1: stack kit long cableThe sole point of contact concerning this solicitation is: Brad HessJackson County Intermediate School District6700 Browns Lake RoadJackson, MI 49201Attn: Vandercook Lake Public Schools Switching 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 2:10 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 · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 6 Each; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 2. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 6 Each; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 6 Each; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent 4. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Cabling — quantity 100 Feet for 3 entities; manufacturer: No Preference

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001428/131419/22670950-CAT2%20VCL%20Network%20Switch%20Upgrade%20RFP.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-02) https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001428/131419/22785737-Vandercook%20Lake%20Network%20Switch%20and%20Access%20Point%20Upgrade%20%20Addendum%201.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-21)

Billed entity: VANDERCOOK LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Billed Entity Number (BEN): 131419 FCC Registration Number: 0016017139 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 3 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/Form470/270001428/131419/22785739-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001428_CERTIFIED.pdf