It is the intent of this form 470 to receive proposals from qualified vendors that are capable of the purchase of 24 port network switchesthat will be used to replace existing 24 port switches that are considered past end of life. The acquired switches will be used tosupport the existing Cranston Public Schools network for internet access. Licensing will not be required as the existing licenses will transfer ontothe replacement units. The scope of this project is to upgrade existing 24 port switches to accommodate the existinginfrastructure.Cranston is seeking vendors capable of providing equipment acquisition suited to integrate with the existing infrastructure.All vendors must adhere to the following Cranston Public Schools general bid conditions:1. AWARDS:Awards will be based on the following criteria and will be evaluated as such:Price of Eligible goods/services 30%Ability to integrate with existing infrastructure 30%Prior experience with District 20%Quality of Product 20%All awards are made subject to the availability of funds.2. SCHOOL COMMITTEE APPROVAL:The School Committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof or to accept such part or partsdeemed for the best interest of the Cranston Public Schools. The School Committee reserves the right to waive or refuseto waive informalities in bids.3. RHODE ISLAND SALES TAX:The Cranston Public Schools is exempt from the payment of the Rhode Island Sales Tax under the 1956 General Lawsof the State of Rhode Island, 44-18-30, Paragraph I, as amended.4. ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS:No interpretation on the meaning of the Plans, Specifications or other Contract Document will be made to any bidderorally. Every request for such interpretations should be via email addressed to the Chief Technology Officer, Donna-Marie Frappier at [email protected]. All vendor inquiries will be addressed and shared with all vendors submittingproposals.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 20 Each; manufacturer: Cisco Systems or equivalent

An RFP was issued for the services requested: No

Local Procurement rules have been noted under the Service Request section under additional information. Inquiries can be made via email to Donna-Marie Frappier at [email protected]

Billed entity: CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Billed Entity Number (BEN): 120845 FCC Registration Number: 0012069860 Applicant type: School District Number of eligible entities: 25 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Donna-Marie Frappier · 401-270-8195 · [email protected] Technical contact: Donna-Marie Frappier · Director of Technology · 401-270-8195 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002409/120845/22787593-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002409_CERTIFIED.pdf