RFP for Internet and WAN Services
Grove Public Schools I-2 (Grove, OK) is seeking bids for E-Rate eligible services for Dedicated Internet access and WAN connectivity.
Currently the district has 1.5 Gbps dedicated internet access (lit fiber with internet access). A LOC CORE data center, Z LOC Grove Middle School. Bid range 1.5 Gbps to 3 Gbps, 1.5 preferred.
10 Gbps WAN (leased lit fiber with transport). A LOC Grove Middle School, Z LOC Grove Admin, Grove Lower Elementary, and Grove High School. Bid range 10 Gbps to 15 Gbps 10 preferred.
Contract can be up to a 5-year renewable. Subject to approval of the local Board of Education and available funding. Eligible providers must hold a CCN and be listed as such on the webpage www.occeweb.com. All technologies will be considered. Bids are to contain all cost, including construction (if applicable).
Bid evaluation will by a matrix with cost being the highest weighted factor. The sample matrix is included below.
Criteria
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Points Possible
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Vendor A
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Vendor B
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Vendor C
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Cost of eligible goods and/or services
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30
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Cost of ineligible products and/or services
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25
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Prior experience with vendor
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15
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In-state preference
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10
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Compatibility with existing infrastructure
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20
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Evaluation Total
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100
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