Renovation of a communication facility in Grayslake, Illinois. Completed plans call for the renovation of a communication facility.

The Executive Board for the Special Education District of Lake County, 18160 W. Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, Illinois 60030, is requesting quotes for the REMOVAL OF EXISTING WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AND INSTALLATION OF CAT6A AND WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS AT CYD LASH ACADEMY This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is not an Invitation for Bid: responses will be evaluated on the basis of the relative merits of the Qualifications. Questions regarding this bid will be addressed by email only and should be submitted to Matt Barbini at mbarbini@sedol.us. No questions will be addressed after 4:00 p.m.CST on March 13, 2023. SCOPE OF WORK The Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL) is requesting a quote for the removal of existing wireless access points, the installation of new wireless access points, and the installation of CAT6A and additional data drops to support expanded wireless accessibility at Cyd Lash Academy. These services are required because the current wireless infrastructure at Cyd Lash Academy is reaching the end of its useful life and a refresh is necessary to maintain the viability of the instructional program and operations at this school. The scope of work for this project at Cyd Lash Academy is as follows: Based on availability of new equipment, removal of thirty-two (32) existing wireless access points; Collection of all removed wireless access points and storage in a location TBD by SEDOL; Based on availability of new equipment, installation, identification, and certification of fifty-three (53) new access points provided by SEDOL in locations identified by SEDOL including: Installation of Cat 6A internet cabling and data drops as needed for up to 23 new wireless access point locations at Cyd Lash-locations provided by SEDOL; Additional Cat 6A internet cabling and data drops may be needed to support existing wireless access points locations-locations provided by SEDOL; This includes providing labor and materials to install and connect the 53 WAP's and terminate them in patch panels in the network closets as approved by SEDOL; In classrooms and hallways, access points must be installed above the drop ceiling. Mounting hardware will be provided by SEDOL. Alternative mounting to be approved by SEDOL; In gymnasiums and other spaces, mounting solutions will be approved by SEDOL and must be protected by cages or other solutions provided by SEDOL; Proof of performance testing and configuration of all new wireless access points will be handled by Net56-a company that SEDOL contracts with for technology support. Attend planning and status meetings with administration and representatives from Net56 as necessary. Vendor will provide documentation of locations of wireless access point installation upon completion of the project. Vendor will also provide markings-as determined by SEDOL and vendor-in each classroom as to location of access point SPECIFICATIONS Onsite work at Cyd Lash Academy can begin on June 1, 2023. Proposer's must complete the project by August 1, 2023. Cyd Lash Academy can be accessed beginning June 1, 2023 Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Labor and material costs to complete the scope of work by August 1, 2023. Labor costs must be calculated based on straight time (no overtime calculations). Labor may continue past August 1, 2023 based on availability of equipment and as approved by SEDOL. Availability of access points provided by SEDOL may require flexibility on project completion dates.