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

Overview: The Pueblo City-County Library District ("District") issues this Request for Proposals ("RFP") for Wide Area Network Services at two branches. The District is seeking 1-year pricing for the WAN services. Technical requirements for this request are detailed in this RFPs Scope of Work (SOW) Section 8.1 (WAN) of this RFP. The District intends to apply for discounts on the services listed in this RFP through the federal Universal Service Support Mechanism for Schools and Libraries, commonly known as "E-rate." Several criteria and restrictions pertinent to the Erate program are included herein Section 8.3 (E-rate) and must be met by the successful vendor in order for the proposal to be considered a Qualified Proposal. Questions and requests for clarification regarding this RFP must be addressed via US mail or email by 3 pm January 25, 2023 to: Pueblo City-County Library District ATTN: Mark Gonzales, Interim Director of IT Email: pccld.erate@pueblolibrary.org Questions and requests for clarifications may be sent via email, provided that the RFP number, Title, and the words "question" and/or "clarification" are identified in the subject area of the email. Questions and requests without this . Interested Parties: All interested vendors are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained herein. B. Tax Exemption: PCCLD, as a local government entity, is exempt from sales and use taxes. Bidders shall inform all prospective subcontractors and suppliers from whom they expect to obtain services or supplies of the tax-exempt status of PCCLD. Following the contract award, an exemption certificate will be furnished by PCCLD if the vendor requests. C. Expenses: PCCLD assumes no liability for payment of expenses incurred by vendors in the preparation and submission of proposals in response to this invitation. D. Non-Discrimination: The vendor agrees not to refuse to hire, discharge, promote, or demote, or to discriminate in matters of compensation against any person otherwise qualified, solely because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability. E. Governing Law: The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern any contract executed between the successful vendor and PCCLD. Further, the place of performance and transaction of business shall be deemed to be in the County of Pueblo, State of Colorado, and in the event of litigation, the exclusive venue and place of jurisdiction shall be Pueblo County in the State of Colorado. F. Confidentiality: Proposal submitted to PCCLD for consideration shall be subject to Colorado Open Record Law, Section 24-72-201, et seq., C.R.S., after award is made.