RFP-2425-114 Network Equip Erate Addendum 1 2.20.25.pdf

This is an Addendum One to Request for Proposal 2425-114 issued by North Clarkamas School District in Oregon for E-Rate funded network equipment procurement. The addendum addresses product substitution requests and clarifies approved equipment alternatives for the network infrastructure project. Specifically, the addendum confirms that the Cisco CW9800M wireless controller is an approved equivalent replacement for the Cisco Catalyst C9800-40/-80 Wireless LAN Controllers, which are scheduled for end-of-sale as of December 31st, 2025. The updated product specifications and price schedule on page 2 of Attachment C identifies the approved equivalent controllers and their required accompanying accessories and software. This addendum becomes effective immediately and is binding on all subcontractors affected by the equipment substitution.

The addendum does not introduce new pricing terms, set-asides, or funding modifications to the original RFP. Rather, it serves as a clarification document responding to vendor inquiries submitted during the question submission period, which closed on February 18, 2025, prior to the proposal due date of February 28, 2025. The substitution of the CW9800M addresses end-of-life product availability concerns while maintaining the district's network equipment specifications and E-Rate program compliance requirements. Vendors responding to RFP-2425-114 must reference this addendum and incorporate the approved equipment alternatives into their proposals.