AX-25-005 Internet Housing

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1 University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 5210 Grand Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72904 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AX-25-005 INTERNET - HOUSING SOLICITATION INFORMATION Solicitation Issued: Bid Number: AX-25-005 Description: INTERNET - HOUSING April 18, 2025 SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR RESPONSE Deadline: May 15, 2025 Bid Opening Time: 3:00 p.m., Central Time Proposals shall not be accepted after the designated bid opening date and time. In accordance with Arkansas Procurement Law and Rules, it is the responsibility of vendors to submit proposals on or before the bid opening date and time. Proposals received after the designated deadline shall be considered late and shall be returned to the Vendor without further review. In the event that UAFS is closed for inclement weather, the bid opening shall be postponed until 3:00 p.m. the next fully open and operational workday. DELIVERY OF RESPONSE DOCUMENTS Delivery Address: One (1) hard copy, one (1) digital copy, and one (1) digital redacted copy should be mailed directly to UAFS, Attn: Lance Killough, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904. If using USPS, the mailing address is PO Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913. See page 22, PROPRIETARY INFORMATION / OPEN RECORDS Shipping label or outer packaging should reference: AX-25-005 Internet - Housing UAFS PROCUREMENT SERVICES CONTACT INFORMATION Issuing Officer: Lance Killough, Director Procurement & Contracts Phone Number: 479-788-7041 Email Address: lance.killough@uafs.edu UAFS Website https://uafs.edu AX-25-005 INTERNET - HOUSING 2 INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 1.1 Introduction The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas, acting for and on behalf of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (“the University” or “UAFS” or “Client”), seeks proposals from qualified, experienced, financially sound, and responsible vendors to provide bundled services including Wired Internet and WIFI for the residential facilities on campus and affiliated locations. Proposals shall be in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal (RFP). 1.2 Purpose This is a rebid of current services. Cox Communications has been the service provider for the UAFS campus since 2020. This contract has reached maturity and will expire on June 30, 2025. The intent of this RFP is to allow all interested Vendors to provide enough information that will enable UAFS to determine which Vendor can provide the best overall value to the University.