Scott County School District - E-Rate Category 2 Network Infrastructure - RFP 270002890 (2027)
Scott County School DistrictSchool · Forest, MS- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Millie Rollins
- (662) 630-0118
The 30-second brief
Scott County School District in Forest, MS seeks E-Rate Category 2 funding for internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for FY2027 under FCC Form 470 application 270002890. The project includes antennas and connectors, cabling (7,600 feet), firewall service and components (Fortinet), racks (4), network switches (270 total, Meraki or equivalent), uninterruptable power supply / battery backup units (32, Tripplite), wireless access points (844 total, Meraki), and wireless controllers (1). Submission deadline is November 25, 2026. Please see RFP and note mandatory vendor meeting date and time.
Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components; Cabling (7, 600 Feet); Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses; Racks; Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses; Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses; Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses
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Summary
Scott County School District in Forest, MS seeks E-Rate Category 2 funding for internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services for FY2027 under FCC Form 470 application 270002890.
The project includes antennas and connectors, cabling (7,600 feet), firewall service and components (Fortinet), racks (4), network switches (270 total, Meraki or equivalent), uninterruptable power supply / battery backup units (32, Tripplite), wireless access points (844 total, Meraki), and wireless controllers (1). Submission deadline is November 25, 2026. Please see RFP and note mandatory vendor meeting date and time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components
- Cabling (7, 600 Feet)
- Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses
- Racks
- Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002890/128618/22835584-Scott%20County%20C2%20RFP%202027%20FINAL.docx
- Submit to
- https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002890/128618/22835584-Scott%20County%20C2%20RFP%202027%20FINAL.docx
- Scope location
- Forest, MS
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Scott County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 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: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002890/128618/22835584-Scott%20County%20C2%20RFP%202027%20FINAL.docx. For questions, contact Millie Rollins.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Scott County 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 Millie Rollins at (662) 630-0118. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components; Cabling (7, 600 Feet); Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses; Racks; Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses; Wireless Access Points and Nec. 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 Scott County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Scott County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Scott County 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 25, 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: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002890/128618/22835584-Scott%20County%20C2%20RFP%202027%20FINAL.docx. Review the full document from Scott County 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: Forest, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.