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.
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