E-rate Funding Year 27 (2027-2028) Internet Service / Leased Lit Fiber to include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM- Category 1
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Agency: | Manatee County School District |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 28-0001-KCD |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Main
Agency
Manatee County School District
Manatee County School District
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2028
2028
Title
E-rate Funding Year 27 (2027-2028) Internet Service / Leased Lit Fiber to include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM- Category 1
E-rate Funding Year 27 (2027-2028) Internet Service / Leased Lit Fiber to include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM- Category 1
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Online Submissions
Yes
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
No
No
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
The FCC`s E-rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries with funding from the Universal Service Fund, “E-rate” provides discounts for telecommunications, Internet access and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries. The School District of Manatee County (“SDMC” or the “District”), Florida is seeking RFP proposals from USAC approved and qualified firms (Bidders) to provide, in accordance with E-rate rules for the following services:
Internet Service / Leased Lit Fiber
to include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM
hereafter referred to as “ISP”
The FCC`s E-rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries with funding from the Universal Service Fund, “E-rate” provides discounts for telecommunications, Internet access and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries. The School District of Manatee County (“SDMC” or the “District”), Florida is seeking RFP proposals from USAC approved and qualified firms (Bidders) to provide, in accordance with E-rate rules for the following services:
Internet Service / Leased Lit Fiber
to include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM
hereafter referred to as “ISP”
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
9/16/2026 7:00 PM EST
9/16/2026 7:00 PM EST
Question End Date
10/2/2026 11:30 PM EST
10/2/2026 11:30 PM EST
Sample Due Date
Due Date
10/29/2026 3:00 PM EST
10/29/2026 3:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Question End Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)
5 Day(s)
Sample Due Date Reminder Notification
0 Day(s)
0 Day(s)
Due Date Reminder Notification
5 Day(s)
5 Day(s)
Pre-Bid Meetings
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
Shortlist Meeting
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Location |
Quote/Bid
Quote/Bid Items
Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Quote/Bid Items
Total: 0
| # | Required | Group | Make | Model | Description | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price/ Percent | Type |
Delivery Date
None
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
RFP Response
RFP Response
Shipping
None
None
Terms and Conditions
None
None
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
No
Questions & Answers
Total: 0
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
Commodity Codes
Total: 2
| Code | Description |
| [838-83] | Telecommunication (Internet Protocol) Network Monitoring, Surveillance, Intrusion Detection Systems and Networking Products |
| [915-51] | Information Highway Electronic Services (Internet, World Wide Web, Virtual Tours to Include Construction Renderings, etc.) |
Publications
Total: 0
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