REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS E-RATE CATEGORY TWO - INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Capistrano UnifiedSchool · San Juan Capistrano, CA- Due
- Mar 20, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 20, 2025
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Suzanne Volpe
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Capistrano Unified School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category Two Internal Connections equipment, materials, and services. Proposers must be certified E-Rate providers with a valid SPIN number. The awarded agreement is expected to span a five-year term.
Bill of materials, applicable sales tax, shipping, E-rate eligible and ineligible costs, completed proposal forms, certifications, and references.
Proposal Price and Fee Schedule, E-rate Eligible Costs, Ineligible Costs, Qualifications, Satisfaction of Previous Clients, Respondent's Experience with E-rate Projects and with Proposed Technical Solution, Completeness and Responsiveness of District's RFQ Requirements
Summary
Capistrano Unified School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category Two Internal Connections equipment, materials, and services. Proposers must be certified E-Rate providers with a valid SPIN number. The awarded agreement is expected to span a five-year term.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Proposal Price and Fee Schedule
- E-rate Eligible Costs
- Ineligible Costs
- Qualifications
- Satisfaction of Previous Clients
- Respondent's Experience with E-rate Projects and with Proposed Technical Solution
- Completeness and Responsiveness of District's RFQ Requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Bill of materials
- Applicable sales tax
- Shipping
- E-rate eligible and ineligible costs
- Completed proposal forms
- Certifications
- References
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Attachment 1: CERTIFICATION
- Attachment 2: INFORMATION REQUIRED OF PROPOSER
- Attachment 3: CERTIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR
- Attachment 4: NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION
- Attachment 5: WORKERS' COMPENSATION
- Attachment 6: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS TO RFP
- Submit to
- Suzanne Volpe, Director II Purchasing and Contracts, Capistrano Unified School District, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Scope location
- Capistrano Unified School District sites
- Reported agency
- Capistrano Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Capistrano Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 20, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Suzanne Volpe, Director II Purchasing and Contracts, Capistrano Unified School District, 33122 Valle Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. For questions, contact Suzanne Volpe.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Capistrano Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Suzanne Volpe. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bill of materials, applicable sales tax, shipping, E-rate eligible and ineligible costs, completed proposal forms, certifications, and references.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Proposal Price and Fee Schedule, E-rate Eligible Costs, Ineligible Costs, Qualifications, Satisfaction of Previous Clients, Respondent's Experience with E-rate Projects and with Proposed Technical Sol..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Capistrano Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Capistrano Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Capistrano Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment 1: CERTIFICATION, Attachment 2: INFORMATION REQUIRED OF PROPOSER, Attachment 3: CERTIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR, Attachment 4: NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION, Attachment 5: WORKERS' COMPENSATION, Att. Review the full document from Capistrano Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Capistrano Unified School District sites. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.