RFP-2324-519

Danville Public Schools (DPS) in Danville, Virginia has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit sealed proposals for Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and Wide Area Network (WAN) services. DPS is seeking qualified bidders to provide these telecommunications and internet services, with 36 and 60-month pricing options. The successful bidder(s) must have at least 7 years of experience providing equivalent services to K-12 school districts with over 5,700 students and meet all E-Rate program requirements. The contract will begin on July 1, 2024, and DPS reserves the right to renew for five additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide pricing for each service separately as well as bundled pricing if different. Proposals are due by February 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET, and DPS will only accept proposals submitted in a sealed envelope.

DPS participates in the E-Rate program and will consider any eligible services available through State Contract or State-approved cooperatives. The successful bidder(s) must agree to participate in the E-Rate program and cooperate fully to ensure DPS receives all applicable discounts. DPS's current technical environment and network infrastructure are described, with reliable, high-speed internet connectivity being critical to support instructional and administrative functions. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the potential award value is not specified.