Erate LAN/WAN/ Wireless Network Upgrade

Project: Erate LAN/WAN/ Wireless Network Upgrade Ref. #: RFP 23-079DE Type: RFP Status: Open Open Date: Nov 6th 2022, 12:30 PM CST Intent to Bid Due Date: Dec 5th 2022, 2:00 PM CST Questions Due Date: Nov 24th 2022, 10:00 AM CST Close Date: Dec 5th 2022, 2:00 PM CST Days Left: < 1 Project Description:The intention of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals for Erate LAN/WAN/ Wireless Network Upgrade. To submit a proposal, vendors must have contracts with cooperatives such as the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Choice Partners/HCDE, Omnia Region 4, PACE, BUYBOARD, US COMMUNITIES, Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC), TIPS-USA, Region 11, Region 19, Region 20, National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, Central Texas Purchasing Alliance and General Services Administration (GSA) etc. Vendor should submit with their proposal appropriate contract information related to the cooperative or state contract from which they are submitting a proposal. To meet

aggressive timelines for district-wide projects, the Fort Bend Independent School District is seeking proposals for LAN/WAN Wireless Network Refresh for Lifecycle Management of Network for Cisco Products or equivalent and Professional Services. Important Events:OngoingOpen DateOnline PortalPosting date for the OpportunityNov 6th 2022, 12:30 PM CSTN/AUpcomingClose DateOnline PortalDeadline for SubmissionsDec 5th 2022, 2:00 PM CSTN/AUpcomingIntent to Bid Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to indicate your intent to BidDec 5th 2022, 2:00 PM CSTYesPassedPre-proposal MeetingMicrosoft TeamsA pre-proposal meeting is scheduled on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 10.30 a.m. CST. The meeting will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. Attendance is highly recommended to understand the requirements of this RFP and the Bonfire submission process. Questions or clarifications pertaining to this request shall be submitted through the Ask a Question feature in Bonfire by the deadline. Link to join the meeting is provided on page 2 of the scope of work document.Nov 17th 2022, 10:30 AM CSTNoPassedQuestions Due DateOnline PortalDeadline to submit QuestionsNov 24th 2022, 10:00 AM CSTN/A Supporting Documentation:Agreement for Services 23-079DE Erate LAN -WAN - Wireless Network Upgrade.pdfDocumentationAgreement for ServicesNov 6th 2022, 12:32 PM CST - Data Protection Addendum (v4.0).pdfDocumentationThe vendor must complete if there will be any staff or student information shared between the district and the vendor. If this is not applicable the vendor must check the N/A "box" and sign the form.Read more...Feb 2nd 2022, 5:37 PM CST - General Provisions for Purchasing Solicitation and Contracts.pdfDocumentationFBISD Terms and ConditionsMar 19th 2020, 11:21 PM CDT - Insurance Requirement.pdfDocumentationFBISD Insurance Requirements provide insurance requirement as listed in the solicitation and upload under the Proof of Insurance Tab Section.Read more...Aug 6th 2022, 6:04 PM CDT - Pre-Proposal Meeting PowerPoint Erate LANWAN Wireless Network Upgrade.pptxOtherDocument - Pre-Proposal Meeting PresentationNov 18th 2022, 7:53 AM CST - Proposal Exemptions Form.pdfDocumentationVendor must complete for any deviation and exceptions.Read more...Nov 6th 2022, 3:43 AM CST - Required Forms.pdfDocumentationEDGAR Certifications, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) and Form 1295(File online on the Ethics Commission website). All forms in this packet should be downloaded, completed, signed and uploaded in the REQUIRED FORMS section. Packet includes instruction on how to complete the CIQ and 1295 Forms. Submit under the REQUIRED FORMS section.Read more...Nov 6th 2022, 3:41 AM CST - RFP 23 079DE E Rate LAN WAN Wireless Network Upgrade.pdfDocumentationScope of WorkNov 6th 2022, 12:17 PM CST - RFP23-079DE Addendum No. 1 Questions and Answers.pdfAddendaRFP 23-079DE Addendum No.1 Questions and AnswersNov 18th 2022, 6:32 PM CST - RFP23-079DE Addendum Question and Answer No. 2.pdfAddendaDocument - RFP 23-079DE Addendum Q&A No.2Nov 22nd 2022, 5:39 PM CST - RFP23-079DE Addendum Question and Answer No. 3.pdfAddendaDocument - RFP 23-079DE Addendum No.3 Questions and AnswersRead more...Nov 28th 2022, 12:21 PM CST - RFP23-079DE Addendum Question and Answer No. 4.pdfOtherDocument - RFP 23-079DE Addendum No.4 Questions and AnswersRead more...Dec 2nd 2022, 4:06 PM CST - Commodity Codes: NIGP 20564 Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules/Ports, Firewall Devices, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Transceivers, etc., Environmentally Certified Products NIGP 20591 Servers, Microcomputer, Application, Database, File, Mail, Network, Web, etc., Environmentally Certified Products NIGP 20614 Cables: Printer, Disk, Network, etc. NIGP 20617 Chips: Accelerator, Graphics, Math Co-Processor, Memory (RAM and ROM), Network, etc. NIGP 20620 Communication Boards: Fax, Modem, Internal, Network Cards, Ethernet, etc. NIGP 20632 Controllers, Local and Remote NIGP 20656 Imaging Systems, Server and Main Frame Computer (Incl. Digital Imaging Network and Technology) NIGP 20664 Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules and Ports, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Switches, Transceivers, etc. NIGP 20687 Servers, Mainframe Computer, Application, Database, File, Mail, Network, Web, etc. NIGP 20689 Storage Devices, Electronic, Disk Drive Compatible, Network Attached Storage (NAS], Storage Attached Network (SAN) NIGP 20710 Batteries, Computer, Peripheral and Universal Power Supply (UPS) NIGP 72584 Wide Area Telecommunications Services (WATS); Autovon (EFFECTIVE 3-1-07 THIS CLASS-ITEM INACTIVATED FOR NEW USE, REFER TO 915-77) NIGP 91526 EDI, Electronic Data Interchange, VAN, Value Added Network Services NIGP 91830 Computer Network Consulting NIGP 93661 Power Supply Backup (UPS) Equipment Maintenance and Repair NIGP 98457 Power Supplies Rental or Lease: Surge Protectors, UPS, etc. NIGP 91861 Smart Technology Consulting Services