The Poway Unified School District ("District") is a public school district located in San Diego County, California. The District's territory includes communities in Poway and San Diego. The District serves approximately 36,000 students at 39 school sites. The District is requesting proposals from qualified companies who meet or exceed the requirements stated within the proposal. The District plans to apply for E-Rate funding under this contract and as such requires all vendors participating in this opportunity to be registered with the Universal Service Administration Company, Schools and Libraries Division, E -Rate Program, prior to proposal submission. Vendor must maintain active status throughout the term of the contract. The District operates a network refresh program that requires the replacement of aging wireless access points, as well as implementing a new wireless network management and monitoring platform. Unless otherwise specified, Aruba is the preferred manufacturer for all l isted parts. Equivalent manufacturers/part numbers may be proposed. The initial contract period will be from July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023 Any questions pertaining to this Request for Proposal ("RFP") are to be directed via e-mail only to Jeff Johnson at jefjohnson@powayusd.com. Questions should be received no later than 10:00AM on January 6, 2022. Proposer's authorized representative may withdraw proposal only by written request received by the Purchasing Department before the proposal submittal deadline. Proposer may not amend proposal after the closing date and time, unless as a result of negotiations commenced by the District The Contract will be awarded to the successful vendor based on the selection criteria outlined in this request for proposals. The Governing Board of the Poway Unified School District, however, reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals, to accept or reject any one or more items of a proposal, and to waive any informality or irregularity in the proposals or in the proposal process. No vendor may withdraw its proposal for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening thereof. copy of the per diem rates of Prevailing Wages applicable to the Project is on file n accordance with Government Code section 53069.85, it is agreed that the Contractor will pay the District the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for each and every calendar day of delay beyond the time prescribed in the Contract Documents for finishing the Work, as Liquidated Damages and not as a penalty or forfeiture.
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