What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Habersham County Board of Education seeks proposals for Category 2 E-Rate equipment and services to upgrade its internal network infrastructure. This includes a firewall and other networking components. The evaluation criteria include cost of E-rate eligible goods and services, prior experience with the vendor and manufacturer, and completion of all bid requirements. The district intends to award the bid to the most cost-effective provider.
Scope of work
- 1 district-wide Next Gen Firewall with SFP+, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28 ports
- Approximately 1 chassis and 23 network switches with stacking capabilities
- Approximately 60 uninterruptible power supplies
- Approximately 5 wireless access points
- CAT6A cabling installation to relocate network drops at South Habersham Middle and Cornelia Elementary Schools
- Minimum of 5 years of licenses for Aruba Central or equivalent centralized management system
- Removal of existing switches, mounting, configuration, and labeling of new equipment
- Professional services installation, training, and warranty
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost of E-rate Eligible Goods and Services | 35 |
| Technical Merit / Availability | 30 |
| Prior Experience | 20 |
| Qualifications/Proximity | 10 |
| Quality and Completeness of Proposal | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Registration Number (FRN)
- Evidence of FCC Green Light Status at time of bid
- Compliance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 (b) (1) E-Verify
- Current certifications and qualifications demonstrating technical ability to install, test, and maintain proposed systems
- Minimum of 3 references of enterprise network installations within the United States
Documents to include with your response
- Completed itemized Excel spreadsheet (Appendix B)
- Completed E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions (Appendix A)
- Certificates for Worker's Compensation and General Liability Insurance
- Contractor Affidavit complying with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 (b) (1) E-Verify
- Overview of proposed system and manufacturer specifications
- Detailed implementation plan
- Qualifications, certifications, and minimum of 3 references
- Warranty and maintenance information
- Evidence of FCC Green Light Status
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit 1 signed copy via email with the subject HCBOE ERATE NETWORK UPGRADE to [email protected]; Appendix B must be returned in Excel format.