10-2024-025 MRES Wireless

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The Bartow County School System in Georgia is seeking bids for a wireless network solution for their New Mission Road Elementary School. The procurement involves the supply and installation of 36 Meraki MR46 access points, 2 Meraki MR56 access points, and 38 Meraki 3-year licenses. The project is classified as an E-Rate project, so the winning vendor must have a valid SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number) to be considered. The bid opening is scheduled for January 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The selection criteria include 30% project cost, 20% proposed solution, 20% quality of service references, 20% completion timeline, and 10% similar scope projects. The winning vendor will be required to submit FRN (Funding Request Number) line item bulk upload files in the USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) format within 3 business days of the contract being signed.

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This procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The available budget for the project is not specified, but the RFP states that the project is funded through the state's IT infrastructure budget. Vendors interested in this opportunity should have experience in providing wireless network solutions, particularly in the education sector, and the ability to comply with E-Rate program requirements.