This FCC Form 470 is for the FY 2024 Funding Year. This Form 470 and associated Request for Quote is for approximately (44) Switche(s), (15) UPS System(s), (228) Wireless Access Point(s), along with licensing, installation, configuration/activation, and software. Vendors must download the attached RFQ and include the completed RFQ document in Excel format. Vendors that do not provide pricing and E-Rate eligibility percentages may be disqualified. Vendors that do not submit their bid before the deadline may be disqualified.
Internal Connections
Function:
Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses
Entities:
0
Installation and Initial Configuration?
Y
Manufacturer:
Juniper Networks or equivalent
Quantity:
228
Associated RFPs:
Yes
Minimum Capacity:
Unit:
Each
Maximum Capacity:
Internal Connections
Function:
Antennas, Connectors, and Related Components
Entities:
2
Installation and Initial Configuration?
Y
Manufacturer:
Juniper Networks or equivalent
Quantity:
71
Associated RFPs:
Yes
Minimum Capacity:
Unit:
Each
Maximum Capacity:
Internal Connections
Function:
Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses
Questions regarding the RFQ or Form 470 must be emailed to the following people: Dillon Hartzell, E-Rate Consultant, dhartzell@vstservices.com Curtis Henderson, Technology Department, chenderson@prosper-isd.net Questions must be received by 3:00PM on 04/13/2023, unless amended by addenda. Bids must be submitted via email to the following people: Dillon Hartzell, E-Rate Consultant, dhartzell@vstservices.com Curtis Henderson, Technology Department, chenderson@prosper-isd.net Bids must be received by 3:00PM on 04/27/2023, unless amended by addenda. Vendors must have a current contract with the State of Texas Department of Resources (DIR), OR other purchasing organizations acceptable to the district. It is the responsibility of the vendor to check the USAC website for any addenda posted prior to the established or amended due date. Bids that arrive after the due date noted above may be disqualified at the discretion of the school district.
Certifications & Signatures
I certify that the applicant includes:
I certify that the applicant includes schools under the statutory definitions of elementary and secondary schools found in the No Child
Left Behind Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. §§ 7801 (18) and (38), that do not operate as for-profit businesses, and do not have endowments
exceeding $50 million.
Other Certifications
I certify that this FCC Form 470 and any applicable RFP will be available for review by potential bidders for at least 28 days before
considering all bids received and selecting a service provider. I certify that all bids submitted will be carefully considered and the bid
selected will be for the most cost-effective service or equipment offering, with price being the primary factor, and will be the most
cost-effective means of meeting educational needs and technology goals.
I certify that I have reviewed all applicable FCC, state, and local procurement/competitive bidding requirements and that I have
complied with them. I acknowledge that persons willfully making false statements on this form may be punished by fine or forfeiture,
under the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. §§ 502, 503(b), or fine or imprisonment under Title 18 of the United States Code, 18
U.S.C. § 1001.
I acknowledge that FCC rules provide that persons who have been convicted of criminal violations or held civilly liable for certain
acts arising from their participation in the schools and libraries support mechanism are subject to suspension and debarment from the
program.
I certify that I will retain required documents for a period of at least 10 years (or whatever retention period is required by the rules
in effect at the time of this certification) after the later of the last day of the applicable funding year or the service delivery deadline
for the associated funding request. I certify that I will retain all documents necessary to demonstrate compliance with the statute and
Commission rules regarding the form for, receipt of, and delivery of services receiving schools and libraries discounts. I acknowledge
that I may be audited pursuant to participation in the schools and libraries program. I certify that the services the applicant purchases
at discounts provided by 47 U.S.C. § 254 will be used primarily for educational purposes, see 47 C.F.R. § 54.500, and will not be
sold, resold or transferred in consideration for money or any other thing of value, except as permitted by the Commission’s rules at 47
C.F.R. § 54.513. Additionally, I certify that the entity or entities listed on this form have not received anything of value or a promise
of anything of value, other than services and equipment sought by means of this form, from the service provider, or any representative
or agent thereof or any consultant in connection with this request for services.
I acknowledge that support under this support mechanism is conditional upon the school(s) and/or library(ies) I represent securing
access, separately or through this program, to all of the resources, including computers, training, software, internal connections,
maintenance, and electrical capacity necessary to use the services purchased effectively. I recognize that some of the aforementioned
resources are not eligible for support. I certify that I have considered what financial resources should be available to cover these
costs. I certify that I am authorized to procure eligible services for the eligible entity(ies). I certify that I am authorized to submit this
request on behalf of the eligible entity(ies) listed on this form, that I have examined this request, and to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief, all statements of fact contained herein are true.