What the buyer needs
AI summaryButts County Schools seeks proposals for fully managed, lit fiber Wide Area Network service. This service will connect the District's instructional and administrative facilities in Jackson, GA.
Scope of work
- Fully managed, lit fiber Wide Area Network service
- Minimum 2 Gbps or 5 Gbps effective throughput per facility
- Pricing options for 10 Gbps connectivity
- Terminating equipment compatible with existing District equipment
- Managed carrier circuits with Quality of Service (QoS)
- 24/7/365 active network monitoring and support services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| E-Rate Eligible Cost | 40 |
| Technical Requirements | 15 |
| Administrative Requirements | 35 |
| Vendor Qualifications | 5 |
| Proposal Quality | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Current, valid and unencumbered E-Rate SPIN/498 ID and applicable FCC registration
- Required E-Rate service-provider certifications and documentation (FCC Form 473/SPAC)
- Compliance with Federal E-Verify requirements
- Appropriate licensing and authorization to conduct business in Georgia
- Adequate existing infrastructure or detailed build/lease plan with financial guarantees
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Table of Contents
- Vendor Information
- Technical / Solution Response
- RFP Exceptions
- Statement of Eligibility and Compliance (Appendix A)
- Contractor Affidavit / E-Verify documentation (Appendix B)
- Certificate of Eligibility (Appendix C)
- Sample Service Agreement (Appendix D)
- References (Appendix E)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic email
- Instructions
- Submit proposals to [email protected] with subject line RFPBUTTSWAN27 Proposal. Pricing forms must be submitted separately as RFPBUTTSWAN27A.xlsx or .csv export.