Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment - New Sites
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Due: | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Agency: | Manatee County School District |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 26-0086-KD |
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Main
Agency
Manatee County School District
Manatee County School District
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
2026
Title
Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment - New Sites
Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment - New Sites
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:
Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment: All SDMC locations reside within the boundaries of Manatee County. SDMC desires to receive proposals for Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment solutions as detailed in Attachment A - Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment – New Sites.
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:
Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment: All SDMC locations reside within the boundaries of Manatee County. SDMC desires to receive proposals for Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment solutions as detailed in Attachment A - Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment – New Sites.
Dates(All times are listed as
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Broadcast Date
10/8/2025 7:00 PM EST
10/8/2025 7:00 PM EST
Question End Date
10/20/2025 11:00 PM EST
10/20/2025 11:00 PM EST
Due Date
11/5/2025 3:00 PM EST
11/5/2025 3:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
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Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
RFP Response
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Shipping
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Terms and Conditions
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Include Shipping in Price of Items
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Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
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Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
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View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
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Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
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Allow Post Due Date Submission
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Questions & Answers
Total: 0
| Question | Date Asked | Answer | Date Answered |
Commodity Codes
Total: 9
| Code | Description |
| [206-23] | Communication Processors and Protocol Converters: Front-End Processor, Network Interface Module, Protocol Interchange, Switching Controls, etc. |
| [206-55] | Integrated Hardware-Software I.T. Solution (Mini/Mainframe Computer) |
| [206-59] | Modems, External Data Communications |
| [206-64] | Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules/Ports, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Transceivers, etc. |
| [204-13] | Cables: Printer, Disk, Network, etc. |
| [204-28] | Data Entry and Remote Job Entry Devices, Voice Activated: Voice Recognition, Voice Digitization, Speech Synthesizers, etc. |
| [204-58] | Modems, External, Data Communications |
| [204-64] | Network Components: Adapter Cards, Bridges, Connectors, Expansion Modules/Ports, Firewall Devices, Hubs, Line Drivers, MSAUs, Routers, Transceivers, etc. |
| [055-68] | Monitors, Computerized and Wireless (Including Equipment Utilization, Engine/Driver Performance, Brakes, Lights, RPM, Temperature, etc.) |
Publications
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