E-Rate Network Equipment, Cabling, and Managed Services

Hancock County School District is seeking equipment, installation, cabling, managed network support, and maintenance for its E-Rate Category 2 network upgrades across district facilities.

Hancock County School District

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270003004

Due Date:Dec 14, 2026 09:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 29, 2026 10:08 PM

Contract Period:2 years 3 months

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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Hancock County School District -- FCC Form 470 #270003004 (FY2027) -- Hancock County 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:Hancock County School District, 18375 Highway 603, Kiln, MS 39556

Method:Online

Portal:https://www.centralbidding.com

Description

Hancock County School District seeks proposals for an E-Rate Category 2 project covering network equipment, structured cabling, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance. Requested equipment includes switches, wireless access points and controllers, firewalls, UPS/battery backups, racks, antennas and related components, plus associated software, licenses, support, and cabling. Equipment proposals must include configuration, installation, training, and integration with the existing network; new equipment must be purchased from an authorized reseller. The district also seeks five-year managed support for eligible wired and wireless LAN equipment, including hourly onsite and remote support, and manufacturer support for eligible equipment. Bidders may propose for one or more project components and locations. The proposal must include the completed Bid Worksheet as its first page, vendor-standard line-item quotes, hardware/software specifications, references, vendor certification documentation, an E-Rate SPIN, staff qualifications and training, and trouble-ticketing and escalation procedures. Attendance at the November 17, 2026 vendor meeting is mandatory to qualify; proposals are due December 14, 2026. The solicitation permits sealed paper bids or secure electronic submission through Central Bidding.

Classification Codes

NAICS541512Computer Systems Design Services

PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.

Title	Date Posted
Hancock County C2 RFP 2027 FINAL.docx	Oct 29, 2026 10:10 PM
FCC Form 470 #270003004 Application (PDF)	Oct 29, 2026 10:08 PM