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Introduction: Moss Point School District (MPSD) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide and deliver forty-eight (48) Cisco Meraki MS350FP-HW switches and the associated LIC-MS350 5-Year licenses. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify a vendor who can meet the technical requirements, deliver high-quality products, and provide exceptional service and support. Proposal Submission: Interested vendors are requested to submit their unpriced bid proposals no later than 2:00 pm CST on Thursday, July 27th, 2023, by electronic submission. The proposals should be submitted via the Central Bidding platform at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814. Reverse Auction starts on Friday, July 28th 2023 at 2PM. 2. Project Overview: MPSD intends to upgrade its network infrastructure by replacing existing switches with the Cisco Meraki MS350FP-HW model. The switches should be accompanied by LIC-MS350 5-Year licenses. The project aims to enhance network performance, security, and scalability across the district's various campuses. 3. Specifications: The desired Cisco Meraki MS350FP-HW switches and LIC-MS350 5-Year licenses should meet the following specifications: Cisco Meraki MS350FP-HW Switch: ? Quantity: 48 units ? Description: High-performance stackable switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support, 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink capabilities, and scalable architecture. ? Specifications: [Include relevant specifications such as number of ports, power budget, switching capacity, etc.] ? Warranty: [Specify desired warranty details, such as duration and coverage.] LIC-MS350 5-Year License: ? Quantity: 48 units ? Description: Five-year licenses to unlock advanced software features, ongoing updates, and technical support for the Cisco Meraki MS350FP-HW switches. ? Support: Ensure optimal performance, security, and manageability of the network infrastructure. 4. Proposal Guidelines: Interested vendors are requested to provide the following information as part of their proposal: a. Pricing: ? Pricing should not be included in the un-priced bid proposals. Un-priced proposals will be evaluated first, and vendors submitting acceptable offers will be invited to submit priced bids separately. b. Warranty and Support: ? Describe the warranty terms and support services offered by the vendor. Include information on technical support availability, response times, and any additional services or training available. c. References: ? Provide a list of at least three references from clients for whom similar projects have been completed. Include their contact information and a brief description of the projects. 5. Evaluation Criteria: The proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: ? Compliance with technical specifications ? Vendor's experience and reputation ? Warranty and support offerings ? References

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