E-Rate Eligible Wired and Wireless Access Layer Network Solutions

The Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) in Georgia is seeking proposals for E-Rate Eligible Wired and Wireless Access Layer Network Solutions through RFP 24-025-073. The procurement is for a contractor to provide network switching and routing equipment, wireless network coverage, design and installation services, and integration with FCPS's existing network infrastructure. The RFP outlines detailed technical requirements, including approved hardware models and performance specifications. The scope of work covers new school construction, renovations, expansions, migrations, and refresh cycles across the district's 28 buildings with 20,000 students and 40,000 network connected devices. The evaluation will consider qualifications, experience, and pricing, with price for eligible goods and services accounting for 50% of the total scoring. The RFP has a mandatory pre-solicitation meeting on March 5, 2024, and proposals are due by March 25, 2024, with an anticipated project start in July 2024. The contract term is from the time of award through June 30, 2025, with an option to renew for four additional terms.

The RFP includes cooperative purchasing provisions allowing other Fayette County, Georgia government entities to use the awarded contract. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The RFP does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, but it does indicate that FCPS currently uses Eaton UPS units in their core and IDF switches, which will need to be integrated with. The total award value or budget range is not specified in the RFP documents.