This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bristol, Tennessee. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Bristol Virginia Public Schools is soliciting proposals for Telecommunications (Internet/WAN) services eligible for funding through the Universal Service Support Mechanism of the Schools and Libraries Division (E-rate). All projects and services will be for the Funding Year 2023/24 that begins on July 1, 2023 and ends on June 30, 2024. Following is the Request for Proposal (RFP) for products and services sought. This invitation does not commit BVPS to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of proposals, nor commits the Board to select any firm which responds. Addendum Release: 12/07/2022 Notice of Intent Deadline: 12/09/2022 Interested parties are requested to contact Jeff Shelton via email at jshelton@bvps.org indicating their intent to respond to the RFP. Failure to do so will not disqualify the vendor but is meant to assist in answering of questions, requirements, etc in a timely manner. This notice of intent is due by the 9th of December, 2022. Subject line of message should state, Intent to Respond - FY2023-24 - BVPS Internet/WAN Services RFP Body of the message should include: Name of Company: Contact Person: Contact Title: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: Contact Email: Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN): After responses are reviewed, the winning vendor(s) will be required to enter into an executory contract at the time of the RFP award. The contract will be in compliance with guidelines of the Universal Service Program and the provisions within this RFP. The contract will provide for voluntary extensions of the contract expiration and service substitutions. Execution of the contract and inception of the projects will be contingent on a FUNDED Funding Commitment Decision Letter from the Schools and Libraries Division for the associated Funding Request Number (FRN), and issuance of a Purchase Order from Bristol Virginia Public Schools referencing the contract number and (FRN). Evaluation of all proposals will be based on the following criteria: Factor: Weight: COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING DIVISION TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: 10 PRIOR EXPERIENCE: 10 COST OF ELIGIBLE GOODS AND SERVICES: 40 COST OF INELIGIBLE GOODS AND SERVICES: 20 TRANSITION COMPLEXITY: 20 Total: 100% We reserve the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities or irregularities. The Service Provider's submission of a proposal is recognition of this right. In addition, the district reserves the right to fund, (proceed with project or purchase) or not to fund regardless of E-Rate approval. The District reserves the right to choose one or more Vendors to provide the services listed in the RFP. The District further reserves the right to accept Vendor proposals in whole or in part, therefore having the flexibility to select equipment and services that best meet the needs of the District. Vendors may respond to all or part of the RFP. Responses should separate out each part. Bristol Virginia Public Schools School Board (CO) 280, Lee Street Bristol Virginia (276) 821- 5600, Virginia High School (VHS) 650, Long Crescent Drive Bristol VA 24201 (276) 821-5858, Virginia Middle School (VMS) 855, Piedmont Ave Bristol VA 24201 (276) 821-5660, Highland View Elementary (HV) 1425, Eads Ave Bristol VA 24201(276) 821-5710, Stonewall Jackson Elementary (SJ) 2045, W. Euclid Ave Bristol VA 24201 (276) 821-5740, Van Pelt Elementary (VP) 350 , Springhill Terrace Bristol VA 24201 (276) 821-5770, Washington Lee Elementary (WL) 185, Washington Lee Drive Bristol VA 24201 (276) 821-5800. The contract term shall commence upon approval by the Bristol Virginia School Board and continue for one year, and shall be subject to four (4) successive annual renewals thereafter at the option of the School Board. The Bristol Virginia School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities or irregularities and to contract as the best interest of the Bristol Virginia Public School System may require