Antennas, network cabling and network switches for Okeechobee County School Dist

Extreme Networks Or Equivalent, 13 entities) • Category 2, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections: Switches (quantity 15 Each, make Extreme Networks, 13 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses (quantity 15 Each, make Extreme Networks Or Equivalent) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity 10 Each, make Ortronics Or Equivalent, 1 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (quantity 30 Each, make Extreme Networks Or Equivalent, 13 entities) • Category 2, Internal Connections: Cabling (quantity 6 Feet, make Ortronics Or Equivalent, 1 entities) Category 2 details: There are two RFPs. 1. Switch-RFP: Please see attached RFP titled-"Okeechobee_FY2027_RFP_CAT2_Switches_Final" for a complete list of all requirements. Please see attached Equipment bid list titled-"FY2027_Okeechobee Co SD_ERATE_ Switches_ CAT2 Equipment Bid List_Final" for a complete list of all equipment. Switches- Approx. 15 in total. Modules- Approx. 45 in total. Cabling/Related Components- Approx. 30 in total. Licenses for Switch- Approx. 15 in total. 2. Structured Cabling-RFP: Please see attached RFP titled-"Okeechobee Co. SD_FY2027_RFP_CAT2_Structured Cabling_Final" for a complete list of all requirements. Please see attached Equipment bid list titled-"FY2027_Okeechobee Co SD_ERATE_ Cabling_ CAT2 Equipment Bid List_Final" for a complete list of all equipment. Cabling- Approx. 30 in total. Connectors- Approx. 32 in total. Related Components- Approx. 12 in total. Proposed equipment and their pricing must be quoted in the format that is broken out on each of the CAT2 equipment lists and be valid for a minimum of two years. The district reserves the right to reject any or all submitted proposals. Please see State & Local procurement Restrictions' & bid submitted must meet state and Local procurement Restrictions. State or local procurement rules: Service Providers submitting proposals must do so in good faith of compliance with the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) Rule (see 47 CFR Part 54 Section 54.500(f)). Service Providers submitting proposals must be in full compliance with USACs Free Services Advisory https://www.usac.org/e-rate/applicant-process/competitive-bidding/free-services-advisory/. Any offering of free services must be clearly identified in service providers bids. Service Provider invoicing to. Any offering of free services must be clearly identified in service providers bids. Service Provider invoicing to USAC must be completed within 120 days from the last day of service. Should the Service Provider fail to invoice USAC timely, Applicant will only be responsible for paying its non-discounted share. The Service Provider acknowledges that all pricing and technology infrastructure information in its contract shall be considered as public and non-confidential pursuant to CFR Part 54 Section 504 (2)(i)(ii). Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP):- Service providers bid must be the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP). The proposed pricing for services and equipment must be the LCP of similarly situated nonresidential customers for similar services. When services and equipment are delivered and charged, the price billed must be no higher than LCP of similarly situated nonresidential customers for similar services. Bundled Services: - Any E-Rate ineligible products, services, or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services. Prices for these ineligible products or services must be allocated out of the price for the eligible services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid. Allocations must comply with USAC rules which specify that the allocation methodology must be based on tangible criteria and reach a realistic result. District requirement:- If E-rate or district funding is reduced, not available or approved for any reason, the district reserves the right to defer, reduce or cancel any agreements entered into at the District's discretion. The district accepts no obligation for the costs incurred in responding to this Form 470 and RFPs in anticipation of being awarded a contract. The district reserves the right to reject any or all submitted proposals. Bids awarded are subject to the appropriation and availability of funds as approved by the School Board. In the event funds for the specific purpose of this solicitation are not appropriated or are insufficient, the contract may be terminated immediately without penalty or expense of any kind whatsoever. The bid award is contingent upon E-rate, availability of funds and district board approval. The district reserves the right to award this bid in whole or in part to one or more Bidders. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid Proposals and will be disqualified from consideration. Eligible entities: 13.