Phase 3 - Year 6 - 2026 Network Equipment and Related Services

The Los Angeles Unified School District is soliciting bids for the 2027 E-Rate Network Equipment and Related Services project, specifically Phase 3 - Year 6, covering network equipment upgrades and related services for 110 sites. The contract is anticipated to begin on or about April 1, 2027, with an initial term of 18 months and a possible 12-month extension, totaling up to 30 months. The scope includes the implementation of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) systems, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and adherence to District safety and environmental standards. Awards will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with evaluation weights split between E-rate qualifying costs at 60 percent and non-qualifying costs at 40 percent. Bidders must provide percentage discounts off the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) and hourly labor rates. Key requirements for bidders include providing manufacturer authorization letters, maintaining a five-year business history under the same license, and furnishing a performance guarantee equal to the awarded contract value. The District also maintains a five percent participation goal for Veteran Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Payment will be handled via Electronic Funds Transfer, with the District choosing between Service Provider Invoice or Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement methods. Bidders must submit their proposals through the Ariba Business Network as a single compressed ZIP file, including the rate schedule in both searchable PDF and Microsoft Excel formats. Compliance with the Clean Air Act is required for contracts exceeding 150,000 dollars, and prevailing wage requirements apply to construction projects over 25,000 dollars.