The Essex Westford School District is seeking a Hosted VoIP-based Telephony System to replace traditional telephone service and associated premise hardware. The system will be used in 17 locations throughout the community, including elementary and secondary educational facilities and support offices. The successful bidder is expected to have the system installed, tested, and ready for acceptance on or before August 1, 2026. Key features of the system are not specified, but the bidder must state their ability to meet the expected installation date or state exceptions in their response. Some key points to consider: • The system must be installed in 17 locations • The system must be ready for acceptance on or before August 1, 2026 • The bidder must state their ability to meet the expected installation date • The system will replace traditional telephone service and associated premise hardware • The district provides support services to a combination of elementary and secondary educational facilities and support offices