Hickory County School District R 1 - SonicWall2026 Firewall Services RFP 2027
Hickory County R-I School DistrictSchool · Urbana, MO- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 19 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jason Swearingin
- (417) 993-4241
The 30-second brief
Hickory County School District R 1 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. Required services include firewall service, components, and necessary software and licenses for SonicWALL or equivalent equipment (qty 1 Each), as well as basic maintenance of internal connections (qty 3 entities, qty 1 Each). Service providers are required to come on-site and evaluate the networking needs of the district before submitting a bid, with all contact conducted via e-mail. A provider available to accommodate all requests in one bid at a reasonable rate is preferred. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026.
Internal Connections: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (SonicWALL or equivalent, Qty 1 Each); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections: Firewall Service and Components (SonicWALL, Qty 1 Each)
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Summary
Hickory County School District R 1 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
Required services include firewall service, components, and necessary software and licenses for SonicWALL or equivalent equipment (qty 1 Each), as well as basic maintenance of internal connections (qty 3 entities, qty 1 Each). Service providers are required to come on-site and evaluate the networking needs of the district before submitting a bid, with all contact conducted via e-mail. A provider available to accommodate all requests in one bid at a reasonable rate is preferred. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Internal Connections: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (SonicWALL or equivalent, Qty 1 Each); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections: Firewall Service and Components (SonicWALL, Qty 1 Each)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- URBANA, MO
- Reported agency
- HICKORY COUNTY SCHOOL DIST R 1
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hickory County R-I School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jason Swearingin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hickory County R-I 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 Jason Swearingin at (417) 993-4241. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internal Connections: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (SonicWALL or equivalent, Qty 1 Each); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections: Firewall Service and Components (SonicWALL, Qty 1 Each). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 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?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: URBANA, MO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.