RFP#20-ERATE Next-Generation Firewall - ERATE Next-Generation Firewall

Mapleton Public School's is seeking proposals for the purchase of Next Generation Firewalls (NGFs) for the purpose of edge protection, and “East-West” firewalling of critical network traffic. The District is also seeking proposals for Professional Services (PS) for the installation of the NGFs.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities in any bids or in the bidding, and to be the sole judge of the merit and qualifications of products and services offered, and may accept whatever bid is deemed to be in the best interest of the District.

The award of this RFP is intended to be to a single vendor. Once proposals have been received and reviewed by the District, the list of vendors may be short listed in order to conduct site surveys and/or vendor presentations if needed.

Vendor E-Rate Compliance
 
Vendors submitting proposals under this RFP must provide a written statement that they agree to meet the following conditions relating to the E-rate program:

• Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and FCC Registration Number (FCCRN)
• The vendor shall provide a valid E-rate SPIN number (Service Provider Identification Number), in the Proposal submitted in response to this opportunity. The SPIN must be recognized by the SLD and FCC as an eligible telecommunications provider and therefore qualified to receive discounts under the Telecommunications Services bucket of the program.
• The Vendor also shall provide the company’s FCC Registration Number.
• Service Provider Annual Certification Form
• The Vendor agrees to timely submit to the SLD a completed Form 473, Service Provider Annual Certification form, which provides updated contact information to the SLD for the Vendor. The Vendor must also agree to provide a copy of the completed Form 473 to the Owner. This form is available on the SLD’s website at http://www.universalservice.org/sl/ in the Forms section.