Description
This RFP evaluation worksheet documents Clarke County School District’s competitive procurement process for a district‑wide network infrastructure upgrade funded in part by the federal E‑Rate program. The worksheet, dated November 9 2018, lists the vendors that responded, separates E‑Rate‑eligible versus ineligible cost components, and provides scores from three reviewers that rank the proposals. While the final award decision is not captured, the data reveal a budget range from roughly $0.9 million to over $5 million across the submitted bids, indicating a multi‑million‑dollar project. The evaluated vendors include CDW‑G, DiSYS, Layer 3 Technology, Lockstep Technology Group, MXN Corporation (two entries), Communication Group Corporation, NetPlanner, Presidio, and SmartWave, each offering Layer 3 networking equipment and related services. The scoring suggests DiSYS received the highest composite rating, followed closely by CDW‑G. This worksheet is useful for understanding the competitive landscape, cost structure, and evaluation methodology for K‑12 network upgrades in the southeastern United States.
• Scope: District‑wide upgrade of network infrastructure (Layer 3 routing/switching, communications equipment).
• Funding: Mixed – federal E‑Rate‑eligible portion plus non‑eligible portion.
• Vendor pool: Nine firms, with total proposal values ranging from ~$0.9 M to >$5 M.
• Evaluation: Three‑reviewer scoring; DiSYS ranked #1, CDW‑G #2.