Davis County Schools
2022-2023 eRate RFP Information &
Question & Answer Page

Here you will find our posted Request for Proposal for eRate Category 2 services.
All vendor communication will be posted and addressed here on the Question & Answer page.
It is the responsibility of the vendor to check back frequently for updates.

Form 470 #220010069 - Category 2 (A)
Click here for RFP #220010069.

Q: Sounds like you have some Meraki wireless in place? Are you replacing outdated Meraki wireless equipment or another brand? 
A: Yes, we are replacing outdated Meraki wireless equipment. 

Q: Are you currently utilizing Meraki Switches, Firewalls? 
A: We are currently utilizing Meraki switches, not Meraki firewalls. 

Q: From an installation perspective, do you need the winning bid to mount the access points, configure, etc. Essentially a turnkey implementation? 
A: Hardware and installation may be awarded separately. Winning installation bid will need to mount access points in each classroom.

Q: Are you needing any new cabling work performed?
A: No new cabling is required for this RFP.

Q: How many waps are not reachable by a normal ladder and does the District has a scissor lift available if needed?
A: All waps are reachable by a tall ladder. The district does not have a scissor lift but a ladder tall enough to reach all waps.

Form 470 #220010119 - Category 2 (B)
Click here for RFP #220010119.

Q: Sounds like you have some Meraki wireless in place? Are you replacing outdated Meraki wireless equipment or another brand? 
A: Yes, we are replacing outdated Meraki wireless equipment. 

Q: Are you currently utilizing Meraki Switches, Firewalls? 
A: We are currently utilizing Meraki switches, not Meraki firewalls. 

Q: From an installation perspective, do you need the winning bid to mount the access points, configure, etc. Essentially a turnkey implementation? 
A: Hardware and installation may be awarded separately. Winning installation bid will need to mount access points in each classroom.

Q: Do you have an idea of how long this cable run would be? 
A: The cable run for the new outdoor wireless access point would be approximately; 100 feet.
Click here for a floor plan with locations of cable closet, outdoor wireless access point, and estimated distances.
*Note: Floor plan not drawn to scale.

Q: What type of ceiling would we be working with in those rooms? Drop Ceiling, Hard Surface, etc.
A: All these rooms have drop ceiling.

Q: How many waps are not reachable by a normal ladder and does the District has a scissor lift available if needed?
A: All waps are reachable by a tall ladder. The district does not have a scissor lift but a ladder tall enough to reach all waps.

Updated 1/21/2022