Category 2 Network Equipment and Services

Vermilion Parish Schools is seeking proposals for Category 2 network equipment, cabling, installation, maintenance, and managed internal broadband services across its school sites.

Vermilion Parish School District


General
Open
270003066
Dec 16, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 30, 2026 02:41 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
mandy.mcquade@vpsb.net
+13378985773
Abbeville, LA, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
Vermilion Parish School Board Office, Attn: Mandy McQuade, Technology Director, 222 S Jefferson St., Abbeville, LA 70510

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Online
Description

Vermilion Parish Schools is soliciting proposals for Category 2 network equipment and services, including wireless access points, switches, firewalls, antennas and related components, racks, uninterruptible power supplies, cabling, software, licenses, and support warranties. The district also seeks basic maintenance, hourly break-fix services, managed internal broadband services for district-owned equipment, and a turnkey offering that may include design, engineering, project management, installation, configuration, testing, and training. Proposals may offer equivalent products and options, but proposed equipment must be new and include manufacturer authorization to resell and install; cabling proposals must identify the performing contractor or subcontractor and provide references with contact information. The proposal must include an executive summary, a detailed response addressing the specifications, pricing using the required pricing form, and the required bid and non-collusion forms. The district requests one original and five duplicate paper copies, plus a separate electronic PDF copy on a labeled flash drive. Proposals may be hand-delivered or uploaded through Central Bidding; email and fax submissions are not accepted. The contract is intended for an initial term of up to 36 months, with two optional 12-month extensions.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD316Telecommunications Network Management Services
Smart Codes
network switcheswireless access pointsnetwork cabling installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 30, 2026-RFP Release
Nov 12, 2026 06:00 PM-Inquiry Period Opens
Nov 27, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Dec 01, 2026 09:00 PM-Inquiry Period Closes
Dec 16, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Documents
TitleDate Posted
VPSB CAT 2 FINAL FY 27.pdfOct 30, 2026 02:10 PM
FCC Form 470 #270003066 Application (PDF)Oct 30, 2026 02:41 PM
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