10681-20250115103438 NASD.docx

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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP #25-02) issued by the New Albany School District in Mississippi for Battery Backup (UPS) Units and Wireless AP Management Licenses. The district seeks 10 rack-mountable battery backup units with specific requirements including 1500 Watt/VA capacity, AC 100/110/120/125 volt compatibility, and a minimum 3-year warranty. Additionally, they require 35 one-year and 35 three-year Wireless AP Management Subscriptions compatible with existing Ruckus R650 and R750 hardware. Proposals must be submitted by February 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with bid tabulation and award scheduled for February 19, 2025.

The district has a predetermined budget for this project and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate line items to remain within budget constraints. The project is eligible for E-Rate funding through USAC, and vendors must be registered with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) with a current SPIN and SPAC. Vendors must bid on the entire RFP scope and cannot submit partial bids. The selected vendor must be capable of handling USAC reimbursement procedures and maintain all required certifications throughout the contract term.

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NEW ALBANY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI

Request for Proposals Battery Backup (UPS) Units | Wireless AP Management Licenses RFP# 25-02 Technology

The New Albany School District has a budget in mind for this project. As a result, if the project exceeds the district's budget, we reserve the right to reduce or eliminate any line item’s quantity to remain within our budget as well as our budget provided by USAC.

All vendor questions and customer answers will be added to the bottom of a Google Document for all vendors to see. You can access the google doc at this web URL - https://tinyurl.com/22s9c2v4

All correspondence and inquiries regarding this RFP must be done via Email to:

jmiller@nasd.ms If a vendor does not receive a response within 24 hours, it is the responsibility of the vendor to call Jake Miller at 662-316-8809 and confirm that the email message was received.

Bid Requirements:

· Bids for the following equipment required.

· Bidders must bid on either all of this RFP or nothing. They cannot bid on pieces.

The New Albany School District is seeking quotes for the following:

· Qty. 10 - battery backups (UPS). Units must be rack mountable and no larger than 2U. Units must come with at least a 3 year warranty. Units must be 1500 Watt - 1500 VA. Units must be AC 100/110/120/125 volt.

· Qty. 35 - 1 Year Wireless AP Management Subscriptions compatible with existing hardware Ruckus R650 and Ruckus R750 or equivalent.

· Qty. 35 - 3 Year Wireless AP Management Subscriptions compatible with existing hardware Ruckus R650 and Ruckus R750 or equivalent.

Vendor Qualifications:

The Vendor must provide proof of registration with the (SLD) for reimbursement under E-Rate guidelines for Category Two Services. If the Vendor fails to file the appropriate forms with the SLD or fails to receive an SLD Vendor Number, the New Albany School District is not responsible for the discounted portion of The Vendor’s bill should the district choose the discounted bill method instead of filing BEAR forms at the end of the fiscal year. The Vendor must generate an invoice for the USF portion of the bill in accordance to SLD regulations. The Vendor is responsible for supplying SLD SPIN with a bid. If the district chooses reimbursement at the end of the fiscal year, the Vendor will agree to fill out the necessary paperwork with SLD and remit payment to the district for the discounted portion of the fiscal year payments within the guidelines stated by the SLD. The Vendor must be an approved USAC service provider with a current SPIN and SPAC. It will be the responsibility of the vendor to maintain all USAC certifications throughout the term of the contract.

Schedule of Events:

Event Date(s) Release of RFP to vendors 1-15-2025 Deadline for Submission of Proposals 2-18-2025 2:00 PM Bid Tabulation and Award 2-19-2025

Proposal Submittal:

Mail-In or Hand-In a sealed envelope clearly marked with the words “RFP #25-02 Technology c/o Jake Miller” to the address:

Jake Miller Reference RFP #25-02 Technology 1112 Wesson Tate Drive New Albany, Mississippi 38652

All proposals will be opened on February 19th, 2025 at the New Albany School District at 1112 Wesson Tate Drive, New Albany, MS.

Newspaper advertisement:

The New Albany School District (NASD) plans to purchase Wireless AP Management Licenses & Battery Backup UPS Devices. NASD wishes to collect bids on this project. Please visit the link below for more information.

URL - https://tinyurl.com/22s9c2v4

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