Bid #25003 - Wide Area Network (WAN) Services Using Leased Dark Fiber

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Nov 25, 2025
Due:	Jan 29, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software). D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
Solicitation No:	114-20251119140851 GSD
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Grenada School District Request for

Proposals (RFP)

Bid #25003 – Wide Area Network (WAN) Services Using

Leased Dark Fiber

1. Introduction and Background

The Grenada School District (GSD) is soliciting sealed

proposals for Wide Area Network (WAN) services utilizing

leased single-mode dark fiber. This project is contingent on E-

Rate approval and funding.

The District’s current WAN contract is ending, and GSD seeks a

multi-year agreement to ensure reliable, high-capacity

network connectivity among all district sites.

2. Locations to be Served

The WAN must connect the following eight sites:

- Grenada Elementary School – Red Top, 250 Pender Dr.,

Grenada, MS

- Grenada Elementary School 4–5 – Green Top, 500 Pender Dr.,

Grenada, MS

- Grenada Middle School, 28 Jones Rd., Grenada, MS

- Grenada High School, 1875 Fairground Rd., Grenada, MS

- Grenada Enrichment & Transitions Center, 809 Tie Plant Rd.,

Grenada, MS

- Grenada Special Education Complex, 423 S. Line St., Grenada,

- Grenada Entrepreneurial and Innovation Center, 50

Corporate Row, Grenada, MS

- Grenada School District Central Office, 253 S. Main St.,

Grenada, MS

3. Scope of Work

The Service Provider shall:

- Provide leased single-mode dark fiber WAN connectivity

linking all district locations.

- Provide all required fiber construction, splicing, patching,

termination, and testing.

- Deliver connections capable of supporting 10 Gbps minimum

per site.

- Provide all equipment necessary for service handoff.

- All fiber handoffs must terminate using LC connectors. The

Service Provider shall ensure all panels, jumpers, and

termination hardware utilize LC connections compatible with

the District’s networking equipment.

- Be responsible for securing any necessary permits for

construction.

- Protect all district infrastructure and restore any grounds

disturbed during installation.

4. Contract Terms

- Base term: Three (3) years.

- Extensions: Up to seven (7) optional one-year extensions.

- All contracts end on June 30 of the applicable year.

- After the three-year base term, GSD may request a price re-

determination, effective July 1, and then every two years

thereafter.

- The project is contingent on E-Rate approval and funding.

5. E-Rate and Vendor Qualifications

- Vendor must have a current USAC SPIN and SPAC.

- SPI invoicing (FCC Form 474) is required.

- Experience with E-Rate projects is a plus.

- Vendor must comply with State of Mississippi procurement

laws.

6. Term of Contract and E-Rate Subsidies

Payment for services is dependent on Federal E-Rate subsidies.

If subsidies cease:

- The District will notify the Service Provider of the cessation

date.

- The District will only be liable for services rendered up to that

date.

- The remaining contract will be voided without penalty.

7. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

- SLA must guarantee 99.9% uptime.

- Services must be monitored and supported 24x7x365.

- Fiber paths must be certified and tested prior to acceptance.

8. Existing Conditions

The Service Provider, in submission of this proposal, will be

assumed to have visited the premises and evaluated all

conditions affecting this work. The demarcation point shall be

the existing MDF in each facility unless otherwise specified. No

claims will be accepted based on a lack of knowledge of

existing site conditions.

A site visit is required for all prospective vendors unless they

are a previous WAN provider for the Grenada School District.

Site visits are by appointment only and must be scheduled by

contacting:

Chris Corbett

ccorbett@grenadak12.com

Site visits may begin December 1st.

No site visits will be scheduled December 20th through

January 4th.

The final day to schedule and complete a site visit is January

23rd.

9. Site Protection and Restoration

The Service Provider shall protect all buildings, equipment,

grounds, landscaping, and personal property.

Any property damaged must be repaired or replaced at the

Service Provider’s expense, including ground restoration

(leveling, sod replacement).

10. Stored Materials

Any materials stored on district property remain the

responsibility of the Service Provider.

11. Time of Completion

All work must be completed and fully operational by July 1,

2026, assuming timely contract award and E-Rate form

submission.

12. Indemnification

The Service Provider agrees to indemnify and hold harmless

the District from all liabilities, claims, damages, and expenses

arising from any act or omission by the Service Provider or

subcontractors.

13. Addenda

All addenda will be posted at:

https://www.grenadak12.com/about-us/public-bid-

information

Questions must be submitted via email to:

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Smart Number	114-20251119140851 GSD	Advertised Date	11/24/2025 12:00 PM
RFx #	3170034462	Submission Date	01/29/2026 10:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	CONSTRUCTION - SERVICES
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	Pre-bid Conference: Date & Time: 12/1/2025 8:00 AM Description: Existing Conditions - The Service Provider, in submission of this proposal, will be assumed to have visited the premises and evaluated all conditions affecting this work. The demarcation po

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