As of June 21, 2022, this project has not yet been awarded. A timeline for award has not yet been established. West Jasper Schools District (WJSD) is seeking proposals to engage a contractor to submit proposals for the re-cabling of certain buildings throughout the district.
o This RFP is for cabling and installation and removal of old structured cabling.
o The purchase of this item is dependent upon the West Jasper School District receiving approval through the Federal E-Rate program.
o The project will be scheduled at a time that does not interfere with instruction, (e.g., summer break, Christmas Break, spring break, non-instructional hours, etc.)
o The use of brand name specifications or vendor specific part numbers is to provide prospective vendors with product standards and/or guidelines for equipment needed; all equipment meeting
or exceeding the brand name specifications will be given equal consideration. Any substitution must be approved by the West Jasper School District Technology Department in advance.
o West Jasper School District will review all responsive proposals and determine the successful proposal based on the fee proposed and your equipment's ability to meet or exceed the
minimum specs.
o All data found in this RFP and associated documents are considered to be confidential information. Further, data gathered as a result of meetings and walk-through visits is considered
to be confidential information. This confidential information shall not be distributed outside of organizations directly related to the contractor without expressed, written approval. Further, all data submitted by prospected contractors will be treated as confidential and proprietary; it will not be shared outside the vendor-evaluation committee.
o West Jasper School District reserves the right to reject any and all features, of any and all bids, if it should prove too cumbersome or too costly for our foreseeable needs.
o The RFP is dependent on E-Rate funding or West Jasper School District Board of Trustees approval if E-Rate funding appears unlikely Proposal Forms:
1. Each bid is to list all labor, material, and hardware costs in an itemized fashion. The detail is to include itemized unit pricing, cost per unit, and extended prices for each ofthe material and hardware components as well as the specific labor functions.
2. There is also to be a scope of work provided that details all of the functions to be provided by the contractor for the project. Do Not Fax or Email Proposals.
Proposals must be mailed, hand delivered in a SEALED ENVELOPE. They must be received before the deadline. Courier delays are not an acceptable excuse for deliveries made past the deadline. Please note that Fed Ex Overnight guaranteed delivery never makes it to the district office by 10:00 AM. Inquiries
All correspondence and inquiries regarding this RFP must be done via e-mail: cprice@westjasper.k12.ms.us
If a Service Provider does not receive a response within 48 hours, it is the responsibility of the Service Provider to call Bailey James at 601-425-8500.
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