Maintenance of Internal connections through E-Rate process in USAC

Description

Washougal School District Technology RFP (WSD-2021-E2) Introduction The Washougal School District (“the District”) is seeking bids for our Universal Service Fund “E-Rate” application for our school district. The district requests proposals for the following services described in the attached specifications from interested persons (“the Vendor”). The vendor can choose to bid any individual project, but must bid all of the parts of that group of work to be considered. The district reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive any technicalities, and award all or part of the contract in a manner that is in the best interest of the Washougal School District. NOTE: If bidding multiple projects, please subtotal each project, and provide shipping charges and sales tax by project. All aspects of each project, product or service must comply with the Federal Communication Commission’s competitive RFP requirements for the Universal Service Fund (USF) support and services, as well as Washington state law and Washougal School District board policy. Vendors bidding on E-rate projects, products or services must include their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) as part of their response. Other information may be made by contacting the Technology Director. Technical Contact for this RFP is: Lester Brown Director of Technology Washougal School District 360-954-3037 erate@washougal.k12.wa.us Timeline: Release of RFP Deadline for Proposals Evaluation of Responses School Board Approval (if required) 2-8-2021 3-8-2021 at 12:00 PM 3-12-2021 3-23-2021 Projects, products and services are for these locations: Washougal School District BEN # 145371 Washougal High School Jemtegaard Middle School Columbia River Gorge Elementary School Hathaway Elementary School Gause Elementary School Cape Horn-Skye Elementary School Canyon Creek Middle School Evaluation Criteria: In keeping with the guidelines of the USAC and school board policy, this RFP will be awarded to the most cost effective provider. Price will be the primary factor, but may not be the only factor, in evaluating the proposals. Other factors may be prior experience including past performance, technical qualifications, compatibility and interoperability with existing district equipment and training, or management capability. The district does not guarantee any award of contract by submitting an RFP. Incomplete proposals or those lacking required information will not be considered.