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AMENDMENT #3— RFP-008-T-2019 (P) Wide Area Network and Internet



Questions and Answers



Services



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ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.



BIDDERS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT WITH THEIR BID



PROPOSAL.

Ametidment #3 RFP-008-T-2019 (P)

Wide-Area Network & Intemet Service

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Questions and Answers:



Question 1: Will you allow pricing from viNGN that is not the lowest

corresponding price offered by viNGN to — similarly — situated, even if

it violates USAC E-Rate rules?



Question 2: If viNGN will not provide ‘the lowest corresponding price for the VI

Department: of Education, will you —— allow alternative ‘methods

(microwave, coax, satellite, etc.) to connect the schools to the WAN that provides 99. 999% uptime?



VIDE’s Response: In accordance with USAC E-Rate rules and regulations, all bids submitted, in

compliance with local procurement regulations, will be carefully: considered and the bid selected will be:

the most cost-effective service or equipment offering, with price being the primary factor, and will be the

most cost-effective means of meeting VIDE’s educational needs and technology plan goals