Overview
The Winfield Mt. Union Community School District (“District”) is requesting proposals to procure firewalls, access points and switches. Vendors must be able to provide this service in compliance with Federal E-rate regulations, including having a valid SPIN number. Proposals from Vendors without a SPIN number will not be considered. Award of this proposal is contingent upon funding from the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program. The successful Vendor agrees to receive a portion of the payment for the provisions of goods and services described herein directly from the Universal Service Fund (“USF”), and/or its agents, the National Exchange Carrier Associations (“NECA”), and/or the Schools and Libraries Corporation (“SLC”). Winfield Mt. Union Community School District and the successful Vendor will act in a reasonable manner and comply with any Schools and Libraries Universal Service Fund Program requirements.
INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS
1. INTERPRETATION OF PLANS AND DOCUMENTS
If any person or vendor contemplating submitting a proposal is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the plans, specifications, or other contract documents, or find discrepancies in, or omission from, the plans or specifications, the person may submit to the authorized representative a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof to [email protected]. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Such request must be submitted not less than five (5) days prior to the proposal due date. Any interpretation or correction of the contract documents will be made only by written addendum duly issued and a copy of such addendum will be posted on the district E-Rate website (https://erate.wmucsd.org) next to the original RFP document. The District will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the contract documents. No oral interpretation of any provision in the contract documents will be made to any Vendor or binding on the District.
2. PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
The address, email address, and telephone number of the vendor shall be included with the proposal. Any omission of prices on required items shown in the proposal form may render the proposal as being incomplete and may become cause for rejection of the proposal, in sole discretion of the District.
VENDOR ELIGIBILITY
Vendors must have an active Vendor Identification Number (SPIN) assigned by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), and maintain the valid SPIN number for the duration of the contract. Failure to maintain a valid SPIN number may result in default of this contract.
REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
CONTRACT AWARDING BASIS
The District will award the contract on the following basis:
The District reserves the right to award the contract to one or more vendors.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS
Vendors must submit finalized RFP responses by the due date and time as specified herein. Electronic submissions are required and will be accepted if created in PDF format and e-mailed to [email protected] by the due date and time as specified herein. Date and time stamp of receiving computer will govern all e-mails. Vendors will be considered non-responsive if the above requirements are not submitted as requested. Any proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals may not be considered.
Proposals are due April 9, 2019 by 12:00 AM CST.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For information about this RFP, please contact IN WRITING/EMAIL:
Zac Hamburg, Director of Technology
Winfield Mt. Union Community School District
Winfield, IA 52659
Phone:(319) 257-7700 x163
Email: [email protected]
Questions will be documented, routed to an appropriate staff member for response, and the response will be emailed and posted on the website. Vendors are reminded that questions must be submitted in writing or email, and questions and responses will be posted on the District website at https://erate.wmucsd.org/updates.
PROJECT SCOPE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Winfield Mt. Union Community School District is seeking proposals for the items below for use in district-owned facilities:
- Firewall/Security Gateway
Quantity: 1
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- Meraki MX250 .
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- For desired firewall/security gateway specifications, please see this link: https://meraki.cisco.com/product/security-sd-wan/large-branch-campus-concentrator/mx250/