22-2326 Network Upgrades

The Rock Hill Schools district issued RFP #22‑2326 to upgrade its K‑12 network infrastructure and install UPS power‑protection systems. The scope includes supplying sixteen Meraki MS355‑24X Layer‑3 switches (itemized per school) and delivering turnkey UPS units with double‑online conversion, lithium‑ion batteries, and bi‑annual maintenance. All hardware must include licensing, and the vendor must provide installation labor for the UPS component. The contract is a three‑year, single‑award agreement with optional extensions, and the district requires full compliance with E‑Rate funding rules, insurance, and South Carolina licensing. • Hardware: 16 Meraki switches, licensed for 5‑year term; UPS units (double‑online, lithium‑ion) with full maintenance. • Delivery: Separate cost breakdown per school; UPS installation labor included. • Evaluation: Cost (50 %), qualifications (30 %), past performance (10 %), approach (10 %). • Compliance: E‑Rate eligibility, Drug‑Free Workplace Act, insurance, background checks, and South Carolina statutes.