Cooper Co School District R 4 - E-Rate Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services - 270003138 (2026)
Cooper County R-IV School DistrictSchool · Bunceton, MO- Due
- Nov 28, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jill Dare
- (618) 318-0767 ext 1
The 30-second brief
Cooper Co School District R 4 seeks proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) supporting network infrastructure and existing equipment. The scope of work includes the operation, management, and monitoring of Category 2 eligible broadband internal connections, managed Wi-Fi, firewall, switches, router, cabling, wireless access points, network controller, and UPS battery backup. Bids must reference Form 470 application number 270003138 and follow USAC rules and regulations, including offering the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP). Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN number and Form 473 certification on file. Proposals are due by 2026-11-28 and must be emailed to the consultant.
Managed Internal Broadband Services, Firewall, Switches, Router, Cabling, Wireless access points, Network controller, UPS battery backup
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Summary
Cooper Co School District R 4 seeks proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) supporting network infrastructure and existing equipment.
The scope of work includes the operation, management, and monitoring of Category 2 eligible broadband internal connections, managed Wi-Fi, firewall, switches, router, cabling, wireless access points, network controller, and UPS battery backup. Bids must reference Form 470 application number 270003138 and follow USAC rules and regulations, including offering the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP). Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN number and Form 473 certification on file. Proposals are due by 2026-11-28 and must be emailed to the consultant.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Managed Internal Broadband Services
- Firewall
- Switches
- Router
- Cabling
- Wireless access points
- Network controller
- UPS battery backup
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
E-Rate SPIN number, Form 473 Service Provider Annual Certification Form
- Submit to
- Email to Jill Dare at [email protected] or Niki Wisniewski at [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bunceton, MO
- Reported agency
- Cooper Co School District R 4
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cooper County R-IV School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Email to Jill Dare at [email protected] or Niki Wisniewski at [email protected]. For questions, contact Jill Dare.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cooper County R-IV School District in MO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jill Dare at (618) 318-0767 ext 1. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed Internal Broadband Services, Firewall, Switches, Router, Cabling, Wireless access points, Network controller, UPS battery backup. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cooper County R-IV School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Cooper County R-IV School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cooper County R-IV School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 28, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: E-Rate SPIN number, Form 473 Service Provider Annual Certification Form. Review the full document from Cooper County R-IV School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bunceton, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.