Request for Proposals (RFP): Enterprise Cisco Licensing Agreement for E-Rate Category 2 Eligible Services

The Putnam County School District is seeking a vendor to provide an Enterprise Cisco Licensing Agreement to support existing and future network infrastructure. The selected vendor will provide enterprise-level Cisco licensing services, including license management and administration, E-Rate compliance support, and technical support. The contract term is five years, and the vendor must demonstrate experience with enterprise-level Cisco environments and E-Rate eligibility. • Provide Cisco software licensing for all currently deployed, eligible Cisco network equipment. • Provide licensing for eligible Cisco equipment added during the contract. • Ensure licensing solutions remain scalable and adaptable to changing District needs throughout the contract. • Assist the District with centralized Cisco license management, including tracking, renewals, and adjustments. • Support annual review and adjustment of license quantities based on inventory, usage, and funding. • Coordinate licensing changes to minimize disruptions to service. • Ensure all proposed licensing and services comply with the FCC E-Rate Category 2 rules and guidelines. • Provide documentation to support the District’s E-Rate filing processes, including FCC Form 471 and post-funding review. • Clearly identify E-Rate eligible and ineligible components in all pricing and invoices.