Gulfport School District RFP #2027-001 Network Upgrade Project
Gulfport School DistrictSchool · Gulfport, MS- Due
- Jan 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 10, 2025
- Primary contact
- Jane Thompson
- (228) 865-4671
The 30-second brief
Gulfport School District is seeking proposals for a turnkey structured cabling and fiber upgrade project for all E-Rate eligible sites. The project includes installation, termination, testing, and documentation of single-mode fiber and Category 6 cabling, as well as UPS installation and closet cleanup.
Structured cabling and fiber upgrade, Single-mode fiber runs/terminations, New CAT6, Terminations/labeling, Rack/cable management, New wall/floor mount racks, UPS, Closet cleanup, Certification/testing, OTDR and power-meter test results, Light-level documentation, Fiber pathway maps, MDF/IDF documentation and maps, Electronic certification reports, Contract documents, Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Price of the ELIGIBLE Equipment, Services & Warranties, Prior Experience with the District, Personnel Qualifications, Professionalism & Scope of Work, Management Integration with/ Current Network, The Company provides all services (No subcontractors), Bid Documentation Includes Excel Spreadsheet of Quoted Equipment, Preference to Mississippi-based Companies attending the Site Visit Meeting
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Summary
Gulfport School District is seeking proposals for a turnkey structured cabling and fiber upgrade project for all E-Rate eligible sites.
The project includes installation, termination, testing, and documentation of single-mode fiber and Category 6 cabling, as well as UPS installation and closet cleanup.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Price of the ELIGIBLE Equipment
- Services & Warranties
- Prior Experience with the District
- Personnel Qualifications
- Professionalism & Scope of Work
- Management Integration with/ Current Network
- The Company provides all services (No subcontractors)
- Bid Documentation Includes Excel Spreadsheet of Quoted Equipment
- Preference to Mississippi-based Companies attending the Site Visit Meeting
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
16- Structured cabling and fiber upgrade
- Single-mode fiber runs/terminations
- New CAT6
- Terminations/labeling
- Rack/cable management
- New wall/floor mount racks
- UPS
- Closet cleanup
- Certification/testing
- OTDR and power-meter test results
- Light-level documentation
- Fiber pathway maps
- MDF/IDF documentation and maps
- Electronic certification reports
- Contract documents
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Statements of qualifications
- Cost proposal
- Excel Spreadsheet of Quoted Equipment
- Contract documents
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Submit to
- 2001 Pass Road, Gulfport, MS 39501 or www.centralbidding.com
- Scope location
- Gulfport, MS
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Gulfport School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 30, 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: 2001 Pass Road, Gulfport, MS 39501 or www.centralbidding.com. For questions, contact Jane Thompson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Gulfport School District in MS, 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 Jane Thompson at (228) 865-4671. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Structured cabling and fiber upgrade, Single-mode fiber runs/terminations, New CAT6, Terminations/labeling, Rack/cable management, New wall/floor mount racks, UPS, Closet cleanup, Certification/testing, OTDR and power-meter test results, Light-level documentation, Fiber pathway maps, MDF/IDF documen. 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 of the ELIGIBLE Equipment, Services & Warranties, Prior Experience with the District, Personnel Qualifications, Professionalism & Scope of Work, Management Integration with/ Current Network, The..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Gulfport School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Gulfport School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Gulfport School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: Statements of qualifications, cost proposal, Excel Spreadsheet of Quoted Equipment, Contract documents, Service Level Agreement (SLA). Review the full document from Gulfport 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: Gulfport, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.