Current RFPs / Bid Openings
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- 2019-2020
- 2018-19
- 2017-18
- 2016-17
- RFP T-17222: West High Network Upgrades
- RFP T-17022: New School Network Infrastructure (CLOSED)
- RFP T-17112: Computer Purchase-Lease REVISED (CLOSED)
- RFP T-17002: Wireless Infrastructure (CLOSED)
- RFP T-17111: Classroom Technology Suite (CLOSED)
- RFP T-17011: Virtual Application Delivery (CLOSED)
- RFP T-17001: Network Infrastructure (CLOSED)
Questions and Answers
RFP T-20001 Computer Purchase and Deployment
You can view questions and answers for RFP T-20001 on this document.RFP 20003 Firewall
Q: The RFP specifically states URL filtering, but says nothing about IPS or Malware. Would you like those services also included?A: We currently have an IPS and a default Malware block setup on our firewall. We do want these included.Q: How many devices does the district use?A: We estimate that the district could be using around 25,000 devices in the life of the device.Q: What length of license would you like for this firewall?A: We are open to any length of license. If the discount is significant and we're confident in the bid, we would be willing to select a longer license. We would prefer that bids contain language that give us the option to select a length, if there are different options available.Q: Would you like a High Availability (HA), or backup, firewall to accompany your primary firewall?A: We are open to the idea of a backup firewall, but the device would not be E-Rate eligible and it is unclear at this point if the budget would allow us to purchase a backup firewall.Q: Would you be able to provide a network diagram to help with the scope of work for installation and configuration?A: We do not feel that a network diagram would be relevant to this project. The firewall returns to a centrally-located building, where the connection from other buildings already exists.Q: What are the pieces you're looking in a firewall?A: We are looking for a complete solution. The choices we make will largely be based on our available budget, so the ideal bid will have some of less critical features budgeted, so we can pick a solution and features that fit for us.Q: What sort of training are you looking for?A: We would prefer hands-on training rather than classroom-based training. We are in the ideal situation of changing network providers at the same time, so there will be a brief period where we can do load and policy testing before needing to route all our traffic through the firewall.Q: From a policy perspective, do you have an idea of what size of policy library you'll have?A: We will not be importing a configuration from an existing device, so we do not anticipate that we will have a large policy library to start.Q: Are you using an existing configuration?A: No, we will not be importing an existing configuration.RFP 18001 Hills P2P Link:
Q. Is the existing service covered by a long term contract?A. Yes, but this can be broken after 2/2/2019Q. Are there existing towers for radio antennaeA. No.Q. What are the locations for the service connection?A. Hills Elementary school
301 W Main St, HillsThe other end can be at any suitable ICCSD location. The two most convenient are:Alexander Elementary SchoolICCSD Physical Plant OfficesRFP 18002 Elementary and Junior High WifiQ. Is this a full or partial upgrade of district equipment?A. A partial upgrade, replacing equipment at Hills Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, North Central Junior High, North West Junior High, South East Junior High, and Twain Elementary, schools.Q. Which location will the Aruba 7210 or equivalent controller be installed at?A. North West Junior High SchoolRFP 18010 Switch EquipmentQ. Are partial bids, to supply UPS equipment only, accepted?A. YesQ. Is Cisco Smartnet required?A. No, but it may be quoted as an optional line item.
