Description
Gainesville City Schools is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a point-to-point fiber-optic Wide Area Network with a minimum capability of 10 Gigabits per second connections. The network will serve all locations of Gainesville City Schools, with fiber connections originating from the School System’s Central Office and running to various schools. The proposed solution should include a description of the architecture, service types, premium service features, and equipment description. The contract term will be for one year, renewable annually for up to five years, and the bidder must provide a first-year full performance bond. Some key requirements include:
• Providing a single-mode fiber handoff in the MDF and managing any materials or activities up to the demarcation
• Delivering a managed solution with all necessary hardware and software
• Assuming responsibility for establishing the service and providing support
• Obtaining and paying for all permits and inspections necessary for the execution of the work
• Providing an uptime guarantee of 99.99% or better
The evaluation of proposals will be based on the following criteria: price (40%), quality of bid (30%), bidder proximity to Gainesville City Schools (15%), and previous experience with Gainesville City Schools (15%).