School Seeking Proposals for Internet Services
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Painted Desert Demonstration Project (DBA STAR School) is seeking proposals for Internet Services needed for our business and academic functions. STAR School is a Charter School located 25 miles NE of Flagstaff Arizona and a rural area. STAR School is a completely off-the-grid facility providing its own electricity through solar and wind generators. Our phone system is supported by our internet connectivity and requires VOIP or similar technology; there is no access to ground lines.
We currently have bandwidth of 20MB provided to the school, and are seeking to increase this bandwidth to 40MB. Service must be provided via satellite or microwave equipment, as we are distant from any cable connections. STAR School has wireless connectivity from centralized servers on campus, and approximately 100 drops for computer access in 5 buildings. Expansion is anticipated in the future.
The selected service provider will provide services under the E-Rate guidelines, invoicing our school for the unfunded 10% of total costs and invoicing USAC through 472 BEAR reimbursement process for the funded 90%. Funding approval letters will be provided to the service provider. The successful proposal will allow for an "out clause" in the contract with STAR School in the event that E-Rate funding is not approved by UNSC.
The term of the contract may be for one school year running from July 1st 2015 to June 30th 2016. The term of the contract can be for up to three years, provided that the service provider accepts the 10%/90% arrangement discussed above as the set arrangement for the entire term of the contract.
Acceptable bids will provide quotes for services, description of how the service will be provided, and contact information for the company.
Deadline for submission of proposals is February 20th, 2015
Please send proposals to:
Stephen Babcock
Federal and State Programs Coordinator
STAR School
145 Leupp Road
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
Steve.babcock@starschool.org
(602)412-3533
