The Grant Wood Area Education Agency in seeking bids for a master contract to provide data networking for our agency for the purpose of Internet access. We are seeking bids for a 1-year contract (July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004).
The successful vendor must be prepared to split the billing process. The vendor will be required to invoice the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) for the discount portion of each bill, and to invoice the individual entities for the non-discount portion of each bill.
All quotations must meet at least the following criteria:
1) Frame Relay Network
2) Data speeds ranging from 56KB to T1
3) One year contract (rate stabilized)
4) 24 x 7 maintenance support
5) Meet-Point billing acceptable
6) Must meet E-Rate criteria
All quotations and questions should be addressed to:Dr. Cliff Ehlinger, Executive Director |
For specifics on network design, contact: Ray VanderWiel |
The following Board policies apply to the bidding process for Grant Wood AEA, and will be taken into consideration when determining award of contract:
The Agency shall purchase goods or services from vendors located in Area 10 unless the interests of the Agency are better served by purchasing from vendors located outside of the Area.
The Agency will attempt each year to purchase at least 10% of its goods and services, including construction, but not including utilities, from certified targeted small businesses located within Area 10.