Specifications include, but are not limited to: DeSoto ISD is inviting proposals to provide broadband data connections; It is the intent of the District to file an E-Rate application for Funding Year 2023-2024 for the services included in this Request for Proposal. The start of service is not dependent on receipt of E-Rate funds however; the proposer understands and accepts that the awarded proposer (Service Provider) will invoice USAC for the E-Rate discount amount and will invoice DISD for the non-discount portion (SPI method). The District reserves the right, however, to request reimbursement from USAC using the Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) method. Full implementation of the project may be dependent upon receipt of E-Rate funding and other factors unknown to the District at this time. The core network is comprised of dual Cisco 9400s with single Sup-1 supervisor, a Cisco 3850 XS 12port, and 2 Cisco FPR 2100 in Active-Active operation. The District utilizes a separate Internet web content filter as well. The District also utilizes Cisco ISE.
