The Library is soliciting quotes for replacement of existing network equipment at 12 buildings with 12 Layer 3 switches. Please read attached RFQ for further details regarding technical contact and RFQ response procedure. Disqualification factors include: 1) Failure to submit RFQ response according to directions on RFQ form; 2) vendor does not have valid SPIN number; 3) Vendor is not eligible for State of Louisiana contract #409349; 4) vendor does not indicate total years in business under name stated on RFQ response; 5) vendor does not provide 3 references in the Louisiana for which the company has installed similar equipment; 6) vendor submits response after 4:00pm, April 6, 2016.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 12 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: Meraki or equivalent

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/346159/160033125/Calcasieu%20Parish%20Public%20Library%20Network%20Equipment%20RFQ%20B.pdf (uploaded 2016-04-13) https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/346159/160033125/Calcasieu%20Parish%20Public%20Library%20Network%20Equipment%20RFQ%20C.pdf (uploaded 2016-04-21) https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/346159/160033125/Calcasieu%20Parish%20Public%20Library%20Network%20Equipment%20RFQ%20List.docx (uploaded 2016-03-07) https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/346159/160033125/Calcasieu%20Parish%20Public%20Library%20Network%20Equipment%20RFQ.pdf (uploaded 2016-03-07)

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury purchasing guidelines for RFQ responses:All responses to this quote must be completed using this form and must be transmitted using one of the three deliveryoptions below-ALL OTHER TRANSMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR HONORED:(1) Fax Number: 337-433-8932(2) Email: [email protected](3) Physical Delivery: Purchasing - 2nd Floor - 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601

Billed entity: CALCASIEU PARISH PUBLIC LIB Billed Entity Number (BEN): 139267 FCC Registration Number: 0011531084 Applicant type: Library System Number of eligible entities: 0 Funding year: 2016

Contact: Loretta Gharst · 337-721-7147 · [email protected] Technical contact: Benjamin Gaskin · IT Administrator · 337-721-7160 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Current Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/SL/Prd/Form470/346159/160033125/Current/USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_160033125_CERTIFIED.pdf