School District Seeks Offsite Backup Solution with E-Rate Funding Contingency

Richmond Community Schools (District) is seeking proposals for a project to implement offsite backups. Vendors are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of CyberPilot E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the district and the successful bidder must recognize that contingency.

The District seeks an agreement that allows it to work with the selected vendor to adjust quantities and/or scale back or cancel the project entirely as needed based upon funding availability and/or the best interests of the District. Project Scope Below is a reference for the type of equipment, software/services and capacities (or their equivalent) to be supplied.

Please note that equivalent software/services, makes, and models of equipment will be considered, however, all bids must include details that shed light on the value of the bid and the technical solution proposed. Bidders must price separately and clearly indicate any ineligible costs for all services and equipment associated with this RFP.

For any part numbers that have been updated or replaced by the manufacturer, bidders should offer the most similar current part.

Part Number: K-ADVVUL Description: VEEAM Data Platform Advanced 10 Instance Pack x8 - 2 Year Contract Quantity: 2 Year Equipment shall be new, factory-sealed equipment currently available from the manufacturer; the District will not accept proposals of used, remanufactured, refurbished, “B stock,” returns, open-box, discontinued, “gray market,” or equipment in any other condition other than new and factory-sealed with all original manufacturer warranties.

Agency: Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Status: Certified