Request for Proposals E-Rate Category 2 Project

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Title:  

Request for Proposals E-Rate Category 2 Project

Agency:  

Mississippi Prentiss County School District

State:  

Mississippi

NAICS Code:  

541512

Industry:  

Information Technology and Software Development

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Proposal

Solicitation ID:  

1556-20260219153629 PCSD

Open Date:  

2/27/2026

Pre-Bid Meeting Date:  

3/5/2026(Mandatory)

Close Date:  

3/20/2026

Project Duration:  

27 months

Last Updated:  

Description:
The Prentiss County School District is seeking proposals for an E-Rate Category 2 project. The project includes the upgrade of the district's internal connections, including cabling, equipment, and managed services. The district is looking for a vendor to provide a two-year, three-month contract for internal connections equipment and services, and a five-year contract for managed internal broadband services and basic maintenance. The vendor must provide an all-inclusive solution, including all applicable taxes, shipping costs, installation of equipment, configuration of equipment, training, technical support, and trash removal. The district welcomes proposals that may not meet the specifications exactly, but the vendor must explain in detail how the alternative proposal will meet the general specifications of the RFP. • The project includes the upgrade of the district's internal connections, including cabling, equipment, and managed services. • The district is looking for a vendor to provide a two-year, three-month contract for internal connections equipment and services. • The district is looking for a vendor to provide a five-year contract for managed internal broadband services and basic maintenance. • The vendor must provide an all-inclusive solution, including all applicable taxes, shipping costs, installation of equipment, configuration of equipment, training, technical support, and trash removal. • The district welcomes proposals that may not meet the specifications exactly, but the vendor must explain in detail how the alternative proposal will meet the general specifications of the RFP.
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Contact Information:

Chris Butler(Procurement Contact)

cbutler@pcsdk12.com

(662) 728-4911

Budget Estimate (AI):

$500,000 – $2,000,000

The budget for this project can be estimated based on the scope of work, which includes the upgrade of internal connections, including cabling, equipment, and managed services. The district is looking for a vendor to provide a two-year, three-month contract for internal connections equipment and services, and a five-year contract for managed internal broadband services and basic maintenance. The total cost of the project will depend on the vendor's proposal, but a rough estimate can be made based on industry standards. For example, the cost of cabling and equipment can range from $50 to $200 per foot, depending on the type and quality of the materials. The cost of managed services can range from $500 to $2,000 per month, depending on the level of service and support required. Based on these estimates, the total cost of the project can be estimated to be in the range of $500,000 to $2,000,000.

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