OPEN RFP — NEXT-GENERATION CONTENT FILTER

KIPP NYC is seeking a solution for next-generation Content Filtering to ensure that our 18 schools can continue to comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) as well as continue to guard proactively against next-generation threat factors on the public Internet. KIPP NYC prefers a fully hosted solution but is also open to considering solutions with on-premise components.

Solution Timeframe: Seeking 1-, 3-, or 5-year contracts starting July 1, 2024. See details below.

Publication Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Intent-to Bid, W9, Vendor Information, and Questions Due: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, no later than 6:00 PM to TechBids@kippnyc.org. *Interested parties must submit the Intent-to-Bid, W9, any other relevant vendor information, and questions regarding the required solution by this date.

Final Bids Due: Wednesday, June 6, 2024, no later than 11:30 PM​ to TechBids@kippnyc.org.

Required Bid Format:​ Submit Final Bid Package in PDF. Additionally include all pricing in an Excel spreadsheet. Include all cost details (list vs. discounted, etc.). All responses documents must arrive via email to TechBids@kippnyc.org​.

Other Requirements: All solutions wishing to be seriously considering must provide proof-of-concept access allowing our technical team access to explore and test the complete product solution. All solutions must provide next-generation filtering of web threats and CIPA-non-compliant web sites, as well as SSL inspection capabilities, etc. All solutions must be client-device agnostic, i.e. able to support a mixed environment of Windows, Macs, iOS devices, Chromebooks, etc.

CLOSED RFPS

E-RATE YEAR 2024 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: KIPP NYC SCHOOLS BASIC MAINTENANCE OF INTERNAL CONNECTIONS

E-Rate Form 470 Number (posted 2/26/2024): 240023565

Solution Timeframe: Seeking 1-, 3-, or 5-year contracts starting July 1, 2024. See details below.

Publication Date: Monday, February 26, 2024

Intent to Bid Due: Wednesday, March 6, 2024, no later than 6:00 PM to TechBids@kippnyc.org. KIPP NYC will only distribute serial numbers to legitimate firms that meet all bid requirements. Details below.

Bids Due: Monday, March 25, 2024, no later than 6:00 PM​ to TechBids@kippnyc.org. (See PDF for details.)

Required Bid Format:​ Submit Final Bid Package in PDF. Additionally include all pricing in an Excel spreadsheet. Include all cost details (list vs. discounted, etc.). All responses documents must arrive via email to TechBids@kippnyc.org​.

Required Bid Format: Final Bid responses must be supplied in complete PDF Form. Additionally, supply all pricing in Excel Spreadsheets as per the format below, via email to TechBids@kippnyc.org no later than midnight on due date.

All interested bidders may download a copy of the full RFP requirements here: KN24_RFP_FY2024_Basic_Maintenance

E-RATE YEAR 2024 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: KIPP NYC SCHOOLS FIREWALLS/CORES

E-Rate Form 470 Number (posted 2/22/2024): 240023201

Initial Service Timeframe: April 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025

Possible Contract Extension: One-Time Category 2 E-Rate Opportunity

RFP Publication Date:  Thursday, February 22, 2024

28-Day E-Rate Required Waiting Period Ends/Final Bids Due: March 22, 2024

Final Bids Due to TechBids@kippnyc.org (follow instructions below): March 22, 2024

Required Bid Format: Final Bid responses must be supplied in complete PDF Form. Additionally, supply all pricing in Excel Spreadsheets as per the format below, via email to TechBids@kippnyc.org no later than midnight on due date.

All interested bidders may download a copy of the full RFP requirements here: 2024-E-Rate-C2-FW-CW-KIPPNYC-FINAL-Due Date March 22

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: INTERNET DIA AND WAN SERVICE – 2024 (E-RATE)

E-Rate Form 470 Number (posted 10/23/2023): 240002840

Initial Service Timeframe: 7/1/2024 – 6/30/2025

Possible Contract Extension: 1-, 2-, 3-year or month-to-month contract extension(s)

RFP Publication Date: Monday 10/23/2023

28-Day E-Rate Required Waiting Period Ends: Monday 11/20/2023

Bidder Questions Due (in writing to TechBids@kippnyc.org): Wednesday 11/22/2023
*All answerable questions will be compiled into one list and published with answers for all bidding parties to review.

Question Responses Posted (in aggregate for all bidders to view): 11/30/2023

Final Bids Due to TechBids@kippnyc.org (follow instructions below): Friday 12/8/2023

Required Bid Format: Final Bid responses must be supplied in complete PDF Form. Additionally, supply all pricing in Excel Spreadsheets as per the format below, via email to TechBids@kippnyc.org no later than midnight on due date.

All interested bidders may download a copy of the full RFP requirements here: KN24_RFP_KIPP_NYC_Public_Schools_E_Rate_2023_FY2024_E_Rate Circuit RFP _ Final 10_20_2023

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: BASIC MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 2023 (E-RATE)

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING RFP (A COPY OF WHICH IS PROVIDED BELOW) AND TO THE EXISTING AMENDMENT 01.

THE PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT 02 IS TO EXTEND TWO DATES:

1 – THE ‘INTENT-TO-BID’ DUE DATE IS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023, NO LATER THAN 6 PM TO TECHBIDS@KIPPNYC.ORG.

2 – THE FINAL BID DUE DATE IS EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023, NO LATER THAN 6 PM.

***ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS REMAIN THE SAME.***

THIS DOCUMENT IS AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING RFP (A COPY OF WHICH IS PROVIDED BELOW).

THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO EXTEND TWO DATES:

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – Gerard Campus Classroom Projector Installation

KIPP NYC is seeking bids for the physical installation of projectors and soundbars at our new campus currently undergoing construction at 110 East 149th Street in The Bronx. Please review the requirements and dates in this document.

Timeframe:

Intent to Bid Due: Wednesday 5/12/2021 at 5:00 PM to ​ TechBids@kippnyc.org.​

Bids Due: Friday 5/21/2021 by 5:00PM​

Solution Timeframe:  6/1/2021 – 8/15/2021

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – KIPP NYC Schools Phone System

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking bids for a PBX Solution, either cloud-based, hybrid, or on-prem to support hard phones, softphones, 911 calling, ext-to-ext dialing, and with the capacity to support as needed the integration of IP-based intercom/emergency paging/bell equipment at all of its remote sites. We are seeking to acquire the services of a qualified vendor who will design, procure, install, and provide ongoing support for an IP-based telecommunication and switching solution that will meet our functionality, scalability, reliability, and manageability requirements, and include a robust disaster recovery capability. All of our remote sites are interconnected through an existing ELAN/WAN. The phone system will tie into dedicated PRIs at each site as well as dedicated POTS lines for emergency backup in the event of PRI failure; IP-based is desired on the inside, with the preference being for endpoint devices that connect using CAT6 and can integrate well into Cisco route/switch environment
• Intent to bid from interested vendors is due no later than Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 5 PM EDT.
• The planned timeframe for the Phase I cutover is April 6, 2020, through April 8, 2020.
• Please download and review the KIPP NYC Schools Phone System RFP in full for all requirements and details. All other key dates are defined in the PDF.

***Addendum 01 to KIPP NYC Schools Phone System RFP became available 1/13/2020; the audience is the three finalist vendor teams. Email notification will be provided to those three finalist vendor teams. Download Addendum 01 here. Replies due 1/24/2020.***

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – Summer 2019 IT Cabling

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking proposals for IT Cabling at one school site.
• The planned timeframe for the execution of the work is June 27, 2019, through July 12, 2019.
• Intent to bid from interested vendors is due no later than June 10, 2019 at 5 PM. 
• A recommended, but not required, walkthrough for those vendors who have submitted intent to bid will be held on June 12, 2019 at the site.
• Bid responses from interested and qualified vendors are due no later than June 17, 2019. All bids or links to bid document downloads must be submitted to techbids@kippnyc.org.

Please download and review the Summer 2019 IT Cabling Request For Proposal in full for all requirements and details.

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – Summer 2019 Classroom AV

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking proposals for whiteboard, projector, and sound bar replacements.
• The planned timeframe for the execution of the work is June 21, 2019, through July 30, 2019.
• Bid responses from interested and qualified vendors are due no later than March 11, 2019.
• All interested vendors must submit intent to bid no later than Monday, March 4, 2019, to techbids@kippnyc.org.

Please download and review the Summer 2019 Classroom AV Request For Proposal in full for all requirements and details.

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – Shared Services Team Office – IT Cabling

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking proposals for the installation of IT Cabling at its new Shared Services Team Office space.
• Intent to bid must be emailed per the RFP by January 4, 2019.
• All bids are due by January 18, 2019.

Please download and review the Shared Services Team New Office IT Cabling RFP in full for all requirements and details.

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – FY2019-20 KIPP NYC E-Rate RFP 02 (WAN Services Only)

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking proposals for WAN Services through the federal E-Rate program. See http://www.usac.org/sl/default.aspx for more information about the E-Rate Program.
• An E-Rate Form 470 is available, which specifies the required 28-day bid period window. The Form 470 number is KN19-47002 – #190005048.
• All bid responses are due no later than December 11, 2018.

Please download and review the FY2019-20 WAN Services Only E-Rate RFP  in full for all requirements and details.

***Addendum 01 to FY2019-20 RFP 02 available December 14, 2018. Download Addendum 01 here. All remaining bids due no later than Tuesday, December 18, 2018.***

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – FY2019-20 KIPP NYC E-Rate RFP 01

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking proposals for Internet and WAN service through the federal E-Rate program. See http://www.usac.org/sl/default.aspx for more information about the E-Rate Program.
• An E-Rate Form 470 is available, which specifies the required 28-day bid period window. The Form 470 number is KN19-47001 – #190000682.
• All bid responses are due no later than October 5, 2018.

Please download and review the FY2019-20 E-Rate RFP  in full for all requirements and details.

***Addendum 01 to FY2019-20 RFP available October 12, 2018. Download Addendum 01 here. Revised bids due no later than October 22, 2018.***

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – FY2018-19 KIPP NYC E-Rate RFP

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking proposals for Landline & Long Distance Phone Service, Cellular Phone Service, and Basic Maintenance of Eligible Internal Connections Equipment through the federal E-Rate program. See http://www.usac.org/sl/default.aspx for more information about the E-Rate Program.
• An E-Rate Form 470 is available, which specifies the required 28-day bid period window. The Form 470 number is KN18-47001 – #180026886.
• All bid responses are due no later March 15, 2018.

Please download and review the FY2018-19 KIPP NYC E-Rate RFP in full for all requirements and details.

CLOSED: Opportunity Name – Summer 2018 Classroom AV

• KIPP NYC Schools is seeking proposals for whiteboard, projector, and sound bar replacements in approximately 56 instructional spaces across 3 schools at 2 physical addresses.
• The planned timeframe for the execution of the work is June 25, 2018, through July 30, 2018.
• Bid responses from interested and qualified vendors are due no later than January 24, 2018.
• All interested vendors must submit intent to bid no later than Tuesday, January 16, 2018, to techbids@kippnyc.org.
• All requests for site visits must be sent by Monday, January 15, 2018 to techbids@kippnyc.org.

Please review the Summer 2018 Classroom AV Request For Proposal in full for all requirements and details.