24-68 ERATE Date Center Core Upgrades

The Jones County School System (JCSS) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to upgrade the data center core chassis switch and realign, test, and label all patch panels in their data center. The selected vendor will be responsible for removing the existing switch, reconfiguring the rack, and patching the copper ports into the new switch using color-coded jumpers. The proposed solution must include a minimum of 20 10GbE copper ports, 120 1GbE copper PoE+ ports, and 24 SFP+ fiber ports, with redundant power supplies. The vendor must provide a 5-year support contract with 8x5 TAC support, NBD switch and module replacement, and software/firmware updates. A mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting will be held on January 11, 2024, and proposals are due by February 5, 2024. JCSS plans to award a contract with an initial term from the date of award until the end of their current fiscal year, with up to five one-year renewal options.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the documents indicate that suppliers must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and provide supporting documentation. The solicitation also requires suppliers to complete various compliance forms, including a Certificate of Non-Collusion, Tax Compliance Form, and W-9. The contract award value or budget range is not provided in the available documents.