Wide Area Network and Internet Access Services

DeSoto Parish School District is requesting proposals for leased lit or dark fiber wide area network connectivity and 10 or 20 Gbps Internet access for 13 eligible entities, with service targeted to begin July 1, 2027.

DeSoto Parish School Board


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270000849
Nov 03, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 10:58 AM
1 year base + 1 × 2 years option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
todd.wedgeworth@desotopsb.com
+13188721198
399 Jenkins Street, Mansfield, LA, USA
Submission Instructions
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DeSoto Parish School District, E-Rate RFP #2027-2028 WAN and Internet, Attention: Todd Wedgeworth, Supervisor of Technology, 399 Jenkins Street, Mansfield, LA 71052
Description

DeSoto Parish School District is seeking leased lit or dark fiber services for a wide area network connecting 13 eligible entities, with proposed bandwidth options of 20, 40, and 100 Gbps and resilient network alternatives. The solution must provide dedicated, full-bandwidth connectivity, support multiple protocols and quality-of-service tagging, include necessary eligible hardware and interfaces, and provide network diagrams, equipment details, outage escalation procedures, and performance certification. The District expects 99.999% uptime and a fully operational network by July 1, 2027. The District is also requesting pricing for 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps Internet access at two data centers, including a /27 IP block for each. Proposals must address pricing, implementation, technical support, references and experience, network design, service-provider facilities, E-Rate participation, and applicable billing requirements. Vendors must submit the required cover sheet, non-collusion form, table of contents, pricing forms, and proposal materials; special-construction forms are required if applicable.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCDG11Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
Smart Codes
fiber network servicesinternet access serviceswide area network services
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026-RFP Posting
Oct 01, 2026 04:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting (required)
DeSoto Parish School Board office
Oct 01, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Open
Oct 20, 2026-Questions Due
Nov 03, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jul 1, 2027-Contract Effective Date
Requirements
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Location
Documents
TitleDate Posted
DPSB Category 1 FY27 RFP Final.pdfSep 16, 2026 10:09 AM
FCC Form 470 #270000849 Application (PDF)Sep 16, 2026 10:58 AM
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