RFP 04-26 NETWORK ELECTRONICS

The Caddo Parish School Board is seeking vendors to supply a comprehensive set of network electronics for its district. The contract is for up to one year, with an estimated total spend of $2 million, and will be evaluated primarily on price, vendor reputation, and alignment with district needs. Vendors must be able to provide new, full‑quality hardware, include all freight and handling costs, and meet E‑Rate eligibility where applicable. Preference may be given to Louisiana‑produced items and vendors with a substantial local workforce. • Procurement of new network hardware (routers, switches, etc.) for K‑12 schools • Mandatory FOB‑destination delivery with vendor‑handled unloading; delivery window weekdays 8 AM‑3 PM • Evaluation weighted 40 % price, 20 % fit to district needs, plus reputation and past performance; contract term ≤ 1 year