Internet access for Imagine Avondale Schools

Network Equipment and maintenance and operation costs for existing networks are eligible. A method to report service outages and receive basic technical support without additional service fees, and a service level agreement. The cost to provide Internet Access (Bandwidth). Bidder's price shall include the following: a. The available bandwidth should be a minimum of 1Gbps. b. The service hand-off shall be directly to the Local Area Network DMARC. c. Construction & Installation- Trenching, boring, plowing. Installation of conduit, handholes, vaults, poles, and fiber cable, splicing, termination, and labeling. d. Testing & Acceptance e. Project Management f. SPI Invoicing Contracts are valid only if E-Rate funding is awarded. To ensure a fair, open, and competitive bidding process and that all vendors receive identical information, all questions, communications, and bid submissions related to this Form 470 must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on the Allowable Contract Date (ACD). All vendors must complete and submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet with their proposal. Failure to submit the completed worksheet may result in disqualification. There will be no bidders conference, job walk, or product/service demonstrations, either in person or remotely. Vendors must comply with all requirements and specifications contained in the attached RFP and all associated solicitation documents. Failure to comply with any stated requirement may result in disqualification. Quantities identified on FCC Form 470 are estimates only and do not constitute a commitment to purchase or guarantee that any quantity will be awarded. Vendors must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from participating in public procurement. The Applicant reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet applicable eligibility or procurement requirements. To ensure that all bidders receive the same information and have an equal opportunity to respond, the Applicant will communicate solicitation-related information, including addenda, clarifications, questions and answers, and revisions to the Form 470 or associated bid documents, exclusively through the USAC EPC Portal. Service providers are solely responsible for regularly monitoring the EPC Portal for updates, amendments, clarifications, and other information related to this solicitation. The Applicant will not be responsible for a vendors failure to review or receive information posted in the EPC Portal. State or local procurement rules: The Service Provider agrees to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances. All Public Records Requests pertaining to awards resulting from this FCC Form 470 must be submitted to the designated general contact and affirm whether this request is for personal use or for a commercial purpose. Processing fees will start at $250 and may vary depending on the scope and complexity of the request, to cover administrative costs, including labor and materials, associated with the review, compilation, and fulfillment of the request. Eligible entities: 2.