Network Core Switch Equipment (E-Rate)

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive sealed proposals for the School Board of Citrus County, Florida, (CCSB) from qualified Respondents who are approved by the Universal Service Administration Company (“USAC”) to supply and deliver network core switch equipment intended to support the modernization and expansion of CCSB’s wired network core infrastructure in full compliance with the E-Rate Program. This RFP is also posted on the USAC website, Form 470 #XXXXXXXXX.
This solicitation is for the purchase of specified equipment only. DO NOT include installation, configuration, and labor in your proposal prices. The installation of all equipment outlined herein is outside the scope of this solicitation and will be performed by CCSB staff.
Respondents shall refer to the Technical Specifications outlined herein for all network core switch equipment needed. If Respondent proposes a product other than specified, it is the Respondent’s responsibility to submit, with the proposal, samples, descriptive literature and/or detailed specifications which illustrate the products ability to meet the technical specifications required. Proposals received without this information, or with insufficient information, as determined by CCSB, may not be considered. Respondents shall provide firm pricing for new, unused, current‑generation equipment only. Refurbished, remanufactured or renewed equipment will not be accepted. The performance of the successful Respondent shall be in accordance with the terms and the specifications set forth herein. Failure to comply with these requirements may be cause for Proposal rejection or award cancellation.