2023 E-Rate RSD7 Access Layer Switches

The Reynolds School District 7 (RSD7) is inviting proposals from qualified individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations for proposals and quotes to supply network switches in many of our school buildings. The system must be in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, in addition to the performance standards described below. Any proposer must be an eligible service provider willing to complete the necessary communications and paperwork associated with the E-rate program. For questions or comments regarding this RFP process or the RFP documents, please submit your questions or comments in writing. You may submit requests for information and/or clarification in writing until 2:00 pm January 31st, 2023. Questions must be typewritten or printed and sent to RSD7 via e-mail address IT_RFP@rsd7.net. RSD7 shall not be obligated to answer any questions received after the above-specified deadline or any questions submitted in a manner other than as instructed above. Any contract will be contingent upon the approval of E-Rate funding and governing board approval. The Universal Service discount mechanism for schools and libraries, commonly known as the E-Rate program, administered by the Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) for the Federal Communications Commission will fund a portion of this RFP. This proposal will be funded only if approved by USAC and if USAC appropriates the funds. Term of this agreement shall be July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. RSD7 reserves the right to extend the contract annually for up to four (4) additional years; not to exceed a total of five (5) years. In addition, the district reserves the right to fund, (proceed with project or purchase) or not to fund, regardless of E-rate approval.

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