Description
The Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking a vendor to provide a Wide Area Network (WAN) Phase 2 solution. The selected vendor will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a WAN infrastructure that meets the school district's needs. The WAN will connect 77 instructional sites and 7 non-instructional sites. The contract will be for a period of 60 months, with the option for annual renewals. The evaluation criteria include total cost of eligible services, network integration and operational synergy, cost-effectiveness of the proposal, quality and robustness of the proposed network design, experience and qualifications of the vendor, project management capabilities and experience, and references and past performance.
• Key features of the WAN solution include:
• Dark fiber and lit fiber connectivity
• E-rate eligible and ineligible construction costs
• Total monthly costs for all sites
• Initial cost and ongoing annual maintenance costs
• Compliance with K.O.S.H.A. standards and federal excise tax exemption
• Data security and breach protocols
• Non-discrimination and equal opportunity requirements
• Utilization of minority vendors and subcontractors
• Reimbursement and cost evaluation