Covina-Valley Unified School District Digital Transmission Services and Internet Access RFP 15-16-103
Covina-Valley UnifiedSchool · Covina, CA- Due
- Dec 28, 2015
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2015
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Robin Harbert
- (626) 974-7600 ext 2128
The 30-second brief
Covina-Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is soliciting proposals for Digital Transmission Services and Internet Access under RFP No. 15-16-103 for E-Rate Year 19. The District seeks a single telecommunications provider for local and long-distance services, specifically requesting pricing for 3 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB digital transmission lines from an ISP to the District Office. Contract terms of 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 months are requested. Evaluation criteria include price (40%), ability to deliver (15%), understanding of needs (15%), past E-Rate experience (15%), and completeness of response (15%). Proposals are due by December 28, 2015, at 11:00 AM PST at the District's Purchasing Department in Covina, CA.
Price (40%), Ability to deliver services within desired timeframe (15%), Understanding of needs (15%), Past successful E-Rate experience (15%), Completeness of response (15%)
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Summary
Covina-Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is soliciting proposals for Digital Transmission Services and Internet Access under RFP No. 15-16-103 for E-Rate Year 19.
The District seeks a single telecommunications provider for local and long-distance services, specifically requesting pricing for 3 GB, 5 GB, and 10 GB digital transmission lines from an ISP to the District Office. Contract terms of 12, 24, 36, 48, or 60 months are requested. Evaluation criteria include price (40%), ability to deliver (15%), understanding of needs (15%), past E-Rate experience (15%), and completeness of response (15%). Proposals are due by December 28, 2015, at 11:00 AM PST at the District's Purchasing Department in Covina, CA.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions
- E-Rate Qualification Certification
- Noncollusion Declaration
- Bill of Materials
- Transition Plan
- Three K-12 public school district references
- Submit to
- Covina-Valley Unified School District, Purchasing Department, 519 E. Badillo Street, Covina, CA 91723
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Covina, CA
- Reported agency
- Covina-Valley Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Covina-Valley Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 28, 2015. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Covina-Valley Unified School District, Purchasing Department, 519 E. Badillo Street, Covina, CA 91723. For questions, contact Robin Harbert.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Covina-Valley 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 Robin Harbert at (626) 974-7600 ext 2128. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Price (40%), Ability to deliver services within desired timeframe (15%), Understanding of needs (15%), Past successful E-Rate experience (15%), Completeness of response (15%)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Covina-Valley Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Covina-Valley Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Covina-Valley 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: E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions, E-Rate Qualification Certification, Noncollusion Declaration, Bill of Materials, Transition Plan, Three K-12 public school district references. Review the full document from Covina-Valley 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: Covina, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.