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

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit bids from qualified service providers for Phase 1 of the JCPS WAN project. This phase will establish the primary infrastructure for connecting 76 school locations to the headend internet connection provided by the Kentucky Department of Education. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive solution, including network design, project management, network installation, and ongoing support during construction. The project is being conducted in two phases: o Phase 1 (This RFP): Western, Southwestern, and Southern Jefferson County (76 locations) o Phase 2: Eastern, and Southeastern Jefferson County (approximately 75 locations, subject to future RFP) The vendor will design a scalable, resilient network that ensures high availability, reliability, and future growth potential for JCPS schools. The network must adhere to industry standards and comprise of robust architecture capable of withstanding various failure scenarios. The design must accommodate diverse routing paths where feasible, with an emphasis on minimizing single points of failure. The district has no preference for the specific network medium used to deliver service, provided it meets the outlined requirements in this RFP for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Questions shall be submitted in writing or via email to Wyatte Wynn, Director of Purchasing/Bids (purchasingbids@jefferson.kyschools.us) no later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024. All questions will be addressed and read aloud at the pre-bid conference. Additional questions will be accepted at the conference and none thereafter. All questions and responses will also be posted on the website where this proposal is displayed by 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2024. The actual period of the contract will be from March 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030 with ten (10) annual renewals at the option of both parties. JCPS reserves the right to reject all proposals. Bid date description: All proposals will be opened in the Purchasing/Bid Department Conference Room of the C. B. Young, Jr., Service Center, 3001 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40209.