The Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) is accepting proposals for 2024.507 Internet Routers. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to seek a solution that is recognized by the Gartner "Magic Quadrant (GMQ)", and it is desirable that it is included in the most recent Router GMQ. Your proposal must address any negative comments noted by Gartner. Any reviews of your solution by Gartner will need to be included in your response. Please upload this information in the "Response Attachments" tab.

The District is utilizing this RFP method of procurement in accordance with Texas Education Code Section 44.031.

This RFP will comply with the Univeral Service Administration Company's (USAC) eRate program requirements. Under the auspices of USAC, all program participants must carry out a competitive bidding process to select the most cost-effective companies to provide the goods and/or services requested.

Questions must be received by no later than Tuesday, December 5, 2023, by noon. All questions will be answered by Addendum and posted in Ionwave. Questions received after the deadline, will not be answered. This RFP is due on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, by 2:00 pm. Late responses will not be considered.

THE TERM OF THIS CONTRACT WILL BE FOR 5-YEARS. RENEWAL DOCUMENTATION WILL BE REQUIRED ANNUALLY AFTER THE INITIAL AWARD BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

Five Year Contract:

Date of Award or July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025

July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026

July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027

July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028

July 1, 2028, to June 30, 2029

To be considered a responsive offer, Vendors must REGISTER and RESPOND in Ionwave. No mail-in proposals will be considered.