Leased Wide Area Network- Lakin

Littleton Elementary School District #65, serving approximately 6,000 students across nine K-8 schools and a District Office in Avondale and Tolleson, Arizona, has issued solicitation RFP 27-001-32 for a Leased Wide Area Network. The proposal deadline is December 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Submissions must be uploaded via the electronic portal in separate volumes to ensure pricing is not included in the technical response. Required documentation includes a W-9 form and a Certificate of Insurance. The District may conduct interviews with top candidates to discuss costs and proposal details, though transaction privilege or use taxes will not be considered factors in determining the most advantageous proposal. The contract mandates strict adherence to various regulatory standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act for construction over $2,000, and E-Verify requirements under A.R.S. §23-214. Vendors must comply with domestic preference and Buy America provisions, as well as extensive privacy and accessibility laws including HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and the CCPA. The District maintains the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience and may cancel for conflicts of interest per A.R.S. §38-511. All purchases require a District-issued Purchase Order, and payments are processed net thirty days from invoice receipt, provided a current W-9 is on file. Shipping terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed.