Date: February 14, Telecom Service Providers. From: Robert Logan Director of Technology

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1 Livingston Parish Public Schools Excellence in Education! Florida Boulevard P.O. Box 1130 Livingston, Louisiana Phone: (225) Fax: (225) Website: John Watson Superintendent Rick Wentzel Assistant Superintendent Thomas Cothern Assistant Superintendent Date: February 14, 2014 To: Telecom Service Providers From: Robert Logan Director of Technology RE: RFP for Telecom Services for E-Rate Year 17 ( ) Deadline: 12:00 PM March 18, Scope Livingston Parish Public Schools (LPSB) is seeking proposals from qualified service providers (Vendor) for Telecom Services provided throughout the school district. This acquisition shall be for a service contract according to the specifications set forth herein and will apply to E-Rate funding Year 17 ( ). Proposals submitted by the vendor must comply with the competitive bidding requirements of the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company, in addition to state and local bid laws. 2. Liability The LPSB is not liable for any costs incurred by prospective vendors responding to this RFP. Costs associated with developing the proposal, preparing for presentations, and any other expenses incurred by the vendor remains the responsibility of the vendor. Issuance of this RFP in no way constitutes a commitment by the LPSB to select a vendor and/or purchase the products/services. The LPSB, at its discretion, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any proposals, to be the sole judge of the merit and qualifications of products and services being offered, to adjust quantities, and to accept proposals it deems to be in the best interest of the School System. Acceptance of any proposal and the resulting purchase is dependent on the Livingston Parish School Board approval, E-Rate funding, and appropriation of funds by the LPSB. The Livingston Parish School Board will, at its discretion, strongly consider the vendor submitting the best proposal that complies with this RFP for a potential business agreement. The LPSB reserves the right to change the schedule of events or amend this RFP by an addendum issued up to five business days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals. LPSB also reserves the right to cancel or reissue this RFP. Telecom Services RFP 2014 updated Page 1 of 5

2 3. Vendor Qualifications In order to submit a proposal, the vendor: Must be registered as a service provider with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), have a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), have a current Service Provider Annual Certification Form (SPAC) on file with the SLD, and comply with all SLD service provider requirements. Must be a green light company and be in good standing with the SLD. The provider must immediately notify the LPSB in writing should the status change at any time during the bid process or project period. Must have highly qualified staff that can provide training and support in a timely manner. 4. Intent to Submit All prospective proposers must Robert Logan, robert.logan@lpsb.org, stating the vendor s intent to submit a proposal. The words, INTENT TO SUBMIT A TELECOM PROPOSAL should be typed in the subject. Any amendments and/or addendums issued by the LPSB will be sent to the person making this initial contact as well as posted on the LPSB E-rate website at Vendors not adhering to these instructions may be subject to disqualification without further consideration. 5. Submission Proposals must be received by 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 and must be identified as Response to Telecom Services RFP While mailed submissions will be accepted, is the preferred method. Vendors are solely responsible for timely submission. Failure to meet this deadline will result in a No Score rejection. LPSB is not responsible for any vendor delays or miscommunications. All proposals must be submitted to: Robert Logan, District Technology Director Livingston Parish Public Schools P O Box Florida Blvd Livingston, LA robert.logan@lpsb.org All questions must be submitted via with the subject line of Telecom Services Clarification. All questions must be received by the deadline as stated in the Calendar of Events. All questions and answers will be shared with all vendors who responded with an intent to submit via electronic . It is the responsibility of all vendors to monitor the website for all RFP related documents. Attempts by any vendor to contact the LPSB in any fashion other than the contact listed above may be viewed as an infringement on the impartiality of the procurement process and may result in the vendor being disqualified. Calendar of Events 470 Submitted February 14, 2014 Questions Deadline March 12, 2014 Proposal Due March 18, 2014 Evaluation - Scoring March 19-20, 2014 Notification of Selection March 21, Submission Deadline March 26, 2014 Service Begins Upon SLD Approval Telecom Services RFP 2014 updated Page 2 of 5

3 6. Evaluation Procedures Proposals will be objectively evaluated by a qualified team using the table below. The Livingston Parish Public Schools will notify all vendors via once a vendor has been selected. Engaging into a formal purchase agreement is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the LPSB and the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD), and approval by the LPSB. Price Erate Items (Primary Factor) 30 Ability to meet requested specifications 25 Qualifications and Prior Experience 20 Proximity of Provider/Support to District 15 Price Other Costs 5 References 5 Total Possible Points Services Requested The Livingston Parish Public Schools reserves the right to purchase all, none, or part of any of the services listed below. For each item, proposers must clearly identify eligible and ineligible services. Any equipment requested must be new. The Livingston Parish Public Schools will consider month-to-month or multi-year contracts with options for renewal. The LPSB will allow Louisiana State Contracts to be submitted provided that full copies are included. Note: Each item below must be quoted separately. Note: All proposals including VoIP services must include within the proposal clear documentation that the services being proposed will: Deliver all 911 calls to the local emergency call center. Deliver the correct call-back number and location information where the emergency call center is capable of receiving it. Deliver caller identification options that provide the name of the school or department and telephone number. Item 1: Telephone Service: All POTS (currently billed as residential lines). Current level of service is approximately 400 phone lines delivered to 44 school sites and administrative sites listed below. The LPSB is seeking Month to Month service for POTS in all our 46 schools and Central office. State contract and tariff information is desired. We are seeking proposals for vendors on how to best meet our needs in the most cost effective way. We are interested in proposals that include and/or can provide: Master Telephone Account which contains all School Accounts with detailed billing by location A monthly "Do Not Pay " bill for each location for service verification Online management system similar to BellSouth Management System Assigned Account Manger that will know my account and handle Adds, Moves and Changes No change in current telephone numbers Telecom Services RFP 2014 updated Page 3 of 5

4 Item 2: Telephone Service: All Voice Service Lines and Trunks currently billed as business lines. Current level of service is approximately 10 lines delivered to 3 eligible administrative sites. There are multiple LATA s within the school district. Option to add additional lines Detailed billing required, totaled by location and account code. Assigned Account Manger that will know the Livingston Parish Public Schools account and handle Adds, Moves and Changes, as well as updating inventory on a yearly basis. Prefer this to be included in POTs billing Item 3: Telephone Service: All Long Distance on lines currently billed as residential and business. Current level of service is approximately 598 residential and 10 business phone lines delivered to 44 school sites and 3 administrative sites listed below. Detailed billing required, totaled by location and by account code. Assigned Account Manger that will know the Livingston Parish Public Schools account and handle Adds, Moves and Changes, as well as updating inventory on a yearly basis. Item 4: Digital Transmission Services/Telephone Service: Prefer to include in monthly telephone invoice. Detailed billing showing all charges of monthly bills is required. PRI for VoIP service to district office that at least equals the current level of service: 1 primary rate PRI with 23 B channels and about 200 DID s located at Florida Blvd 1 primary rate PRI with 23 B channels and approx. 60 DID s at Albany High School 1 primary rate PRI with 23 B channels and approx. 10 DID s at Denham Springs High School 1 primary rate PRI with 23 B channels and approx. 100 DID s at Live Oak High School 2 primary rate PRI with 46 B channels and approx. 200 DID s at Walker High School 2 primary rate PRI with 46 B channels and approx. 200 DID s at Live Oak Junior High School Telecom Services RFP 2014 updated Page 4 of 5

5 8. School and Administrative Sites: School Physical Address City Zip Albany High School Mulberry Street Albany Albany Lower Elementary W. School Street Albany Albany Middle School Reeves Lane Albany Albany Upper Elementary Montpelier Drive Albany Denham Springs Junior High 401 Hatchell Lane Denham Springs Denham Springs Elementary 306 N. Range Ave Denham Springs Denham Springs Freshman High 940 Range Ave N. E. Denham Springs Denham Springs High School 1000 N. Range Ave. Denham Springs Northside Elementary 1090 Robbie St. Denham Springs Freshwater Elementary 1025 Cockerham Road Denham Springs Eastside Elementary 9735 Lockhart Rd. Denham Springs Seventh Ward Elementary LA Hwy 16 Denham Springs Southside Elementary School P O Box 907 Denham Springs Lewis Vincent Elementary 7686 Vincent Rd Denham Springs Southside Junior High La. Hwy. 16 Denham Springs Doyle Elementary School S. Range Road Livingston Doyle High School LA Hwy 42 Livingston Frost Elementary LA Hwy 42 Livingston French Settlement Elementary School LA Hwy 16 French Settlement French Settlement High School LA Hwy 16 French Settlement Holden School Montpelier Drive Holden South Fork Elementary Walker South Road Denham Springs Proposed Live Oak Junior High School Old La. Hwy 16 Watson Live Oak Elementary Old La. Hwy 16 Watson Live Oak Middle 8444 Cecil Drive Watson South Live Oak Elem 8400 Cecil Drive Watson Live Oak High School La Hwy 16 Denham Springs North Live Oak Elementary Outback Road Watson Maurepas School Hwy. 22 Maurepas Springfield Elementary School Blood River Road Springfield Springfield High School LA Hwy 42 Springfield Springfield Middle School Coates Road Springfield Pine Ridge Travis Street Walker Levi Milton Elementary Walker N. Rd. Walker Walker Elementary Wildcat Drive Walker Walker High School Burgess Avenue Walker Walker Freshman High Burgess Avenue Walker Westside Junior High Burgess Avenue Walker Option 3 -Adult Ed and Pupil Appraisal Burgess Ave Walker South Walker Elementary Milton Lane Walker Gray's Creek Elementary La Hwy 16 Denham Springs North Corbin Elementary North Corbin Road Walker North Corbin Jr High North Corbin Road Walker Livingston Parish Technology Literacy Center 9261 Florida Blvd Walker Juban Parc Jr. High School Brown Road Denham Springs Juban Parc Elementary Brown Road Denham Springs LPPS Central Office Florida Blvd Livingston Telecom Services RFP 2014 updated Page 5 of 5