This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Quartz Hill, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Goal: To provide qualified vendors with the necessary information and specifications to allow them to respond with a solution that they determine best meets those requirements. About the District Westside Union School District, located in northern Los Angeles County, covers nearly 350 square miles and operates 12 schools, grades TK-8, which serve approximately 9,100 students. The 12 schools are connected to the District Office by a 10G mesh network. 10 schools have 10G fiber backbone. 2 schools have 1G fiber backbone. The District is seeking to purchase a network core and/or school site switching solution to replace aging Cisco switches. The proposed solution price must include a complete bill of materials, applicable sales tax, applicable shipping, and optional professional services. Service provider must label all equipment as Erate with an identifying Funding Request number. Please Respond on the Following Form(S), by Entering Your Prices for the Items Listed. Where Applicable, Indicate Alternate Brand, Model, Etc. District Reserves the Right to Award by Lot or Item Please Direct Questions to the District Representative Contact: Chris Soliz, (661) 722-0716 x77007, bidinfo@westside.k12.ca.us Please Include Sub-total, Applicable Discounts, Shipping & Handling, Sales Tax and Total Cost on Your Quotation. Quotations Must Be as Specified or Equal. All Equivalent or Alternate Items Must Include Specifications Demonstrating Equivalency. The District Reserves the Right to Require Samples or Working Demo Equipment on-site for Testing, Prior to Award and Final Selection of Brand and/or Model, Based on Requirements and Information Supplied by Vendor. The District is Under No Obligation to Procure Any Items or Services, or to Procure Any Items or Services From Any Particular Source or Upon Any Particular Basis. All Samples or Demo Units Will Be Returned After Testing is Complete. The Applicant reserves the right to reject any or all quotation submittals and to waive any informalities or regularities. The Service Provider's quotation submission is recognition of this right. In addition, the Applicant reserves the right to fund, (proceed with project or purchase) or not to fund, regardless of E-Rate approval. Pricing must be submitted on the form included on the final page. Any questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to the contact contained herein. Email inquiries are required. The District will not respond to phone call inquiries. E-mail inquiries must include the RFQ number in their subject line and are to be sent by January 4, 2024 10:00 AM PST to the following: Chris Soliz at bidinfo@westside.k12.ca.us District will post all questions and answers on the district website and USAC's EPC Portal no later than January 10, 2024. District reserves the right to order quantities in any size lot or lots of quantities. Pricing must remain firm for the period of April 1, 2024 thru September 30, 2025. The District reserves the right to extend the intent to purchase for an additional annual term through September 30, 2026. Vendor must continue to have a valid CMAS contract and/or continue to be a NASPO approved reseller during the term of the purchase agreement. DISTRICT CONTACT: Chris Soliz EMAIL: bidinfo@westside.k12.ca.us