Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment - New Sites

Agency: Manatee County School District
State: Florida
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
  • 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Posted Date: Oct 8, 2025
Due Date: Nov 5, 2025
Solicitation No: 26-0086-KD
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Agency
Manatee County School District
Status
Active
Fiscal Year
2026
Primary Contact
Kimberlie Dufon
Title
Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment - New Sites
Secondary Contact
Tyler Goffi
Number
26-0086-KD
Tertiary Contact

Type
Request for Proposal
Department

Online Submissions
Yes
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
Insurance Required
No
Bid Bond Required
No
Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No
Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
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.


Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
10/8/2025 7:00 PM EST
Question End Date
10/20/2025 11:00 PM EST
Due Date
11/5/2025 3:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date

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
Documents

Total: 2
Type Name Description File Type
Request for Proposal 260086rfp.pdf 260086rfp PDF
Request for Proposal 260086 Attachment A - Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment – New Sites.pdf Attachment A PDF
Quote/Bid


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Quote/Bid Items

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Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields
Display Options Spreadsheet Section
No Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields
No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field
No Display Options File Upload Field
No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded
No Require Options File to be Uploaded
No
Display Lead Time Field
No Display Standard Packaging Field
No
Delivery Date
None
Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
RFP Response
Shipping
None
Terms and Conditions
None
Include Shipping in Price of Items
No
Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No
Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No
View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No
Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No
Allow Post Due Date Submission
No
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

Total: 0
Publication Date
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