Cabling Services for E-Rate Funding Year 27-28

The Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Category 6 UTP Ethernet cabling materials, outdoor access points, and related installation services for 26 school sites over a two‑year period (FY 2027/28 and FY 2028/29). The contract will be funded partially through the federal E‑Rate program, with firm pricing required for both years and a contingency allowance for possible site substitutions. Bids must be submitted electronically by December 1, 2026, and a mandatory site walk will be held on November 4, 2026. The award will be based on cost, compliance, qualifications, and experience. <br/><br/>• Scope: Supply and install Cat‑6 UTP cabling, outdoor access points, and related hardware at 26 district sites.<br/>• Contract length: 2 years (July 1 2027 – June 30 2029).<br/>• Funding: E‑Rate program plus district budget; firm pricing required for both years.<br/>• Mandatory site walk: November 4 2026, 9 AM (Banks Elementary, Tucson, AZ).<br/>• Submission deadline: December 1 2026, 2 PM (electronic).<br/>• Evaluation criteria: Cost of E‑Rate eligible items (50%), cost of non‑E‑Rate items (20%), compliance to scope (10%), qualifications (10%), experience (10%).<br/>• Required documentation: Vendor questionnaire, certifications, insurance, W‑9, E‑Rate SPIN, FCC registration, green‑light status, warranty details.