Description
The Alcorn School District is seeking proposals for a 3-year contract to provide high-speed data services to connect schools in the district to each other and to the Internet. The contract will include two consecutive years of voluntary annual renewals. The district is looking for a cost-efficient solution that meets the needs of its students, teachers, staff, and administrators. The proposal should include the provision of broadband access to the Internet, including transport circuits to the district's Internet POP, and the connection of 9 buildings to each other and to the Internet POP. The proposal should also include the provision of managed layer 3 services for all WAN circuits.
• The contract will be for a term of 3 years, with two consecutive years of voluntary annual renewals.
• The district is seeking a turnkey solution for the installation of circuits for connecting the buildings of the district to the district's Internet connection.
• The proposal should include the provision of all materials, equipment, maintenance, shipping costs, delivery, installation, drawings, and the provision of all labor and services necessary or proper for the completion of the work.
• The district will evaluate proposals based on the best value for the services being provided.
• The proposal should include a comprehensive list of references, including at least three references of installations of similar size and complexity.
• The proposal should include a description of the service provider's experience with installations of similar projects.
• The proposal should include a description of the service provider's qualifications, including proof of registration with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) for reimbursement under E-Rate guidelines for Category 1 services.