E-Rate Eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Services

The William S. Hart Union High School District (herein after referred to as “District”) is soliciting proposals from qualified E-Rate Service Providers to furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, vehicles, and transportation required to provide E-Rate Eligible Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Services (as described herein) within the William S. Hart Union High School District in the time and manner specified in this RFP. The William S. Hart Union High School District has an on-going strategic plan which includes telecommunication services, connectivity, and support. The District's technology infrastructure consists of a local area network installed at each campus with a wide area network connecting the campuses together at the Administrative Center location. The District is seeking to leverage its investment in these areas to achieve maximum operating efficiencies and cost savings. The District is seeking telecommunication providers that are able to meet its data telecommunication needs. The present system utilizes various levels and types of services at multiple locations.

The William S. Hart Union High School District is located in the Santa Clarita Valley and covers approximately 400 square miles of territory. Its buildings comprise over 2.2 million square feet of traditional school buildings, portable classrooms, and administrative offices. We operate seven comprehensive high schools, six junior high schools, five alternative schools, and an adult school. The District enrollment is approximately 22,000 students and is staffed by over 2,000 teaching, support and administrative employees.