Renovation of a mixed-use development in Livingston, Louisiana. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Responses to written questions submitted no later than Thursday, February 3, 2022 Livingston Parish Public Schools (LPPS) would like to receive proposals from telecommunication carriers who can provide high- speed Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity. Currently the district has 31 circuit locations as listed in Appendix A (1 core site and 30 remote fiber locations). All proposals must provide pricing for expandability as it is the expectation that we may add more sites to our network. The School System strongly prefers a total buried fiber solution but will entertain other innovative solutions if the desired option is not cost effective. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued to invite vendors to submit proposals. The Providers are encouraged to be innovative in their proposed solutions as to provide the most cost-effective solution while meeting all technical requirements as outlined in Section 4. Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by LPPS to select a vendor and/or reward a contract. Inquiries regarding vendor qualifications, existing infrastructure, and technical requirements should be directed to Denee Aydell at denee.aydell@lpsb.org by Thursday, February 3, 2022. Email is the preferred method of contact. LPPS reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. Acceptance of any proposal with contractual terms is dependent on LPPS Board approval, E-rate funding, and appropriation of funds by LPPS. Proposals will be accepted for: 1) Services to be provided under a 2-year contract with an option for a 1-year extension, if mutually agreed upon. (PREFERRED) 2) Services to be provided as proposed by vendor but not more than 2 years under original contract and not more than 4 years, inclusive of voluntary extensions. Date Service Begins Friday, July 1, 2022