REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BROADBAND SERVICE The Mercer County Board of Education, Princeton, WV invites proposals for providing high speed broadband service, located at 376 Maple Acres Road, Princeton, WV. Termination of each circuit at a switch owned and maintained by the vendor at the termination location, connecting into the Mercer County Schools WAN. The vendor must also provide connection from the Mercer County Schools WAN to the WV State Capitol Complex, Charleston, WV. Selection of vendor will be based upon factors to include cost and demonstrated capability of vendor. This is a one-year contract with an option to renew for one additional year. The successful bidder will also be required to execute a contract, comply with all rules and regulations of West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Laws, provide evidence of insurance coverage to the minimum limits required by the contract documents, provide contractors license, and submit a State of West Virginia Drug Free Workplace Conformance Affidavit. Final contract payment will not be made to the vendor until all certifications of compliance with WV Code 5A-3-10a, 11-10-11(d) and 21-A-2-6c (a) for payment of applicable state and county taxes has been obtained. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals for at least ninety days. Other requirements are detailed in the proposal package. Proposals will be publicly opened on February 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the main conference room, Mercer County Board of Education, 1403 Honaker Avenue, Princeton, WV 24740. A copy of the proposal may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Department at (304) 487-1551 ext. 1287. LC-105277 02-02-09;2021
