Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library ("IndyPL") by issuing this Statement of Work (SOW) from Qualified Vendors ("Vendors") to submit proposals. To ensure that the network infrastructure is maintained, IndyPL invites qualified vendors to submit proposals that meet the requirements of its SOW for Basic Maintenance of Existing Network Infrastructure. The goods and services requested in the SOW are part of the e-Rate filings for the IndyPL beginning in the 2025 funding year. The vendor must provide their e-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) number on proposal in order to be eligible for consideration. Questions DUE DATE: Any questions concerning this Statement of Work (SOW) must be directed to: Miguel Ruiz, Project Manager, Innovation & Technology, E-mail: purchasingRFP@indypl.org. All questions concerning this request must be submitted prior to 8am Eastern, September 4th, 2024. Once all questions have been received, we will post all questions and their answers to online. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any additional information that may be issued. IMCPL reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. IndyPL is committed to supporting and encouraging economic growth and business opportunities in Marion County by strengthening IndyPL's relationships with minority, women, disability and veteran-owned business enterprises by providing an equal opportunity for participation in all IndyPL business. IndyPL extends to each individual, firm, vendor, supplier, contractor and subcontractor an equal opportunity to compete for IndyPL business. The IndyPL Board of Trustees, with Resolution 28-2020, has adopted Minority/Women/Disability/Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise Utilization Goals. The utilization goal for Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE) is fifteen percent (15%). The utilization goal for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE) is eight percent (8%). The utilization goal for Disability-owned Business Enterprises (DOBE) is one percent (1%). The utilization goal for Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (VBE) is three percent (3%). Compliance with the utilization goals will be based on the cumulative amount of Work issued under the Contract. The Library reserves the right to accept, reject, or table any Proposal, to waive any defects, irregularities or informalities during the RFP process at any time without penalty.
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