Category 2 Network Equipment, Cabling, and Services

Pontotoc County School District is seeking bids for Category 2 network equipment, cabling, installation, maintenance, and managed network support across its school facilities.

Pontotoc County School District

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270003006

Due Date:Dec 15, 2026 08:30 PM

Posted Date:Oct 29, 2026 11:32 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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Pontotoc County School District -- FCC Form 470 #270003006 (FY2027) -- Pontotoc 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:Pontotoc County School District, 354 Center Ridge Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863

Method:Online

Portal:https://www.centralbidding.com

Description

Pontotoc County School District is soliciting proposals for E-Rate Category 2 network upgrades and support, including structured cabling, switches, wireless access points and controllers, firewalls, UPS units, racks, and related software, licenses, and components. Equipment proposals must include installation, configuration, integration with the existing network, training, technical support, and applicable warranties. New equipment must be purchased from an authorized reseller; equivalent alternatives may be proposed with an explanation of how they meet the district’s requirements. The solicitation also seeks manufacturer support for eligible equipment and five-year managed internal broadband services for wired and wireless LAN infrastructure, including hourly rates for onsite and remote support. Vendors may bid on one or more portions or sites. A mandatory vendor meeting is required to qualify to bid. Proposals must include a completed Bid Worksheet, vendor-standard line-item quotes, hardware and software specifications, references, vendor certification documentation, an E-Rate SPIN, and technical staff qualifications and other listed materials.

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
FCC Form 470 #270003006 Application (PDF)	Oct 29, 2026 11:32 PM
Pontotoc County C2 RFP 2027 FINAL.docx	Oct 29, 2026 11:10 PM