2023 Network Switch RFP

The North Allegheny School District will be accepting qualified proposals for network switches. The District intends to apply for discounts on the equipment/services listed in this RFP through the federal E-rate program. Several criteria and restrictions pertinent to the E-rate program are included herein and must be met by the successful vendor in order for the proposal to be considered a Qualified Proposal.

Issuing Officer and Technical Contact for Questions and Information

Issuing Officer: Technical Contact:

Jim Cox Matt Over

Director of Technology & Innovation Senior Network Administrator

North Allegheny School District North Allegheny School District

rfp@northallegheny.org rfp@northallegheny.org

Prospective Vendors must direct and confine all inquiries and communications concerning this procurement to the Issuing Officer or Technical Contact and correspondence should be made via e-mail to the address listed above. All questions must be submitted by Tuesday, December 6, 2022, via e-mail only. Questions should include “E-rate Network Switch Equipment RFP” in the subject line to ensure that the issuing officer identifies the email as relating to this procurement.

Vendors are responsible for periodically monitoring the USAC EPC system for any updates/addenda relating to this RFP.

Sealed proposals in the prescribed format are due on or before 12 Noon on January 9, 2023. North Allegheny School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and proposals.