Category 2 Network Equipment, Cabling, and Services

The Philadelphia Public School District is seeking bids for Category 2 network equipment, cabling, installation, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance across its schools, with a mandatory vendor meeting and sealed or electronic bid submission.

Philadelphia Public School District

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270002944

Due Date:Dec 09, 2026 05:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 29, 2026 12:44 PM

Contract Period:2 years 3 months

Type:Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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Philadelphia School District -- FCC Form 470 #270002944 (FY2027) -- Philadelphia School C2 RFP 2027 FINAL.docx

Contact

Name:Margaret Rollins

Email:margaret.regroup@gmail.com

Phone:+16623127210

Address:Philadelphia, MS, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Mail

Mailing Address:Philadelphia Public School District, 248 Byrd Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350

Method:Online

Portal:https://www.centralbidding.com

Description

The District seeks proposals for E-Rate Category 2 equipment and services, including network cabling, switches, wireless access points and controllers, firewalls, racks, UPS units, and related licenses, components, and support. Equipment must be new and purchased from an authorized reseller. Pricing should include installation, configuration, training, technical support, and integration with the existing network; vendors may propose equivalent alternatives with an explanation of how they meet the requirements. The solicitation also requests managed internal broadband services for wired and wireless LAN infrastructure, priced as blocks of hours for onsite and remote support, and manufacturer support for eligible equipment under basic maintenance. Vendors may bid on any portion or subset of sites. Proposals must include line-item quotes, equipment specifications, references, vendor certifications, E-Rate SPIN, staff qualifications and training, and trouble-ticketing and escalation procedures. Attendance at the vendor meeting is mandatory to qualify to bid.

Classification Codes

NAICS541512Computer Systems Design Services

PSCDG01Support services for physical and wireless networks connecting equipment within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's broader networks, as well as Wide Area Network equipment, hardware and software directly connecting into data centers, offices and third parties. Support services which enable or distribute voice services through on-premise equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets. Also provides support for transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks and internet access. Support services for external (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points. Mobile infrastructure support such as cabled communication network, cellular towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication

Title	Date Posted
FCC Form 470 #270002944 Application (PDF)	Oct 29, 2026 12:44 PM
Philadelphia School C2 RFP 2027 FINAL.docx	Oct 29, 2026 12:10 PM