Request for Proposal: Wireless Access Points
Springfield Platteview Community Schools (hereinafter referred to as “SPCS” or “District”) is seeking proposals for sixty-three (63) wireless access points.
All proposals which are highly equivalent to Aruba 635 and HPE 575 access points that are compatible with Aruba Central will be considered. (Part numbers provided in Section 1.1)
Top two Resellers may be asked to present their proposal to the district technology staff in person.
All proposals must include a lifetime warranty after online diagnosis and RMA issuance.
Vendors will have 24 hours after vendor selection is announced to raise any questions. Questions will be addressed via the web site posting answers to all questions. The District will have the final authority to the resolution of all questions.
All bidding vendors must be E-Rate eligible and have an updated Form 473 (SPAC) on file to provide the services requested and provide their Service Provider’s Form 498 ID (formally known as SPIN) as part of this RFP. Vendors are required to state if any proposed equipment and/or services are ineligible for E-Rate funding as part of their proposal documentation.
Proposals are due in either hardcopy or in electronic form (PDF format) on or before January 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm CST at Springfield Platteview Community Schools, Attn: Tim Seretta – RFP Response, 14801 S 108th St, Springfield, NE 68059 or emailed to tim.seretta@spcsne.org.
Emailed proposal documents will be time-stamped from the receiving computer. Springfield Platteview Community Schools is not responsible for electronic proposals delivery, including lost or garbled proposals. SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration.
Proposals will be available for inspection, at the District Office (14801 S 108th St, Springfield, NE) by Noon on January 22, 2025.
Questions should be addressed, no later than January 8, 2025, to:
Tim Seretta
Email: tim.seretta@spcsne.org
Questions and Answers will be posted on district website
(https://www.springfieldplatteview.org/) by January 10, 2025.
