Network switches and wireless access points for Bryan Indep School District

Any request for installation/configuration and Technical support is dependent on the needs of the service requested.* See RFP for deadlines and bid requirements. State or local procurement rules: See RFP for deadlines and bid requirements. No phone calls will be accepted. All inquiries regarding this RFP must be made, in writing, to Rob Hayes, Buyer, at [email protected]. Bryan ISD shall not be responsible for any verbal communication between any employee of the district and any potential firm. Only written requirements and qualifications will be considered. All documents will be posted at this address: https://bisd.link/erate as well as on the district website at www.bryanisd.org > Departments > Finance > Competitive Bidding. Vendors need to review this webpage regularly for Q&A's and any new information provided. * All bids will be evaluated on the following criteria: COST: Total cost of eligible items (Highest points to low cost - % to others) - 35 TECHNICAL MERIT: Quality of proposed system/services - 25 RFP COMPLIANCE: Ability for the vendor to follow RFP Guidelines - 10 VENDOR: References/reputation - 10 Similar projects/Experience - 10 INSTALL/SUPPORT: Effort by BISD to implement - 5 Support Capability - 5 TOTAL: 100 * All proposals submitted must comply with Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability Guidelines found in Module 5: Purchasing. * Specific requirements: All proposals must be received by the Bid Close Date. Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received after this Close Date will not be considered unless it is determined that an untimely submission was due to circumstances beyond the vendors control, a consideration of the offer would be in the best interest of the applicant, or the offer is the only proposal received. For all of the items/services listed in this Request for Proposal, please consider services that are equivalent, more/less in quantity, better and/or more cost effective when submitting proposals. Quotes should provide turnkey solutions including installation/configuration charges, surcharges and any special construction charges when applicable. If special construction charges apply, please include the option for installment payments of up to 4 years for the applicants non discounted share. All contracts are contingent upon funding by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Services Administrative Company (USAC) unless otherwise agreed upon by district. All pricing provided in the proposal should be in accordance with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule. Proposers should separate the cost of eligible services/products from noneligible services/products and clearly indicate this separation on the proposal. Proposer must be in good standing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and does not have a redlight status. If there is a red-light status, the contract will become null and void without penalty to the applicant. Proposers will be held responsible for complying with all E-Rate program rules. No gifts shall be offered or accepted by the applicant at any time. All bids requiring contracts should include the option for voluntary extensions. A manufacturers multi-year warranty for a period up to three years that is provided as an integral part of an eligible component, without a separately identifiable cost, may be included in the cost of the component. * See RFP for deadlines and bid requirements. Eligible entities: 30.