RFP is for a 3-year contract with two possible 1-year extensions (July 1, 2026 June 30, 2031) for High Speed Broadband Services

Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services
Posted Date:	Nov 6, 2025
Due Date:	Dec 17, 2025
Solicitation No:	1461-20251106080848 SCSD
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	1461-20251106080848 SCSD	Advertised Date	11/06/2025 2:00 PM
RFx #	3170034270	Submission Date	12/17/2025 10:30 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
RFx Opening Date	N/A	Sub Procurement Category	EQUIPMENT - TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	MDA - RFx
Agency	MPTAP
RFx Description	SUBJECT: RFP is for a 3-year contract with two possible 1-year extensions (July 1, 2026 June 30, 2031) for High Speed Broadband Services to connect schools in the Simpson County School District to each other. PURPOSE: Proposals are being sought by the

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
92037	Serv CompNetwork

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VENDOR NAME

VENDOR NUMBER

AWARD DATE

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SCSDWANRFP.pdf

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2026 - 2031 SCSD E-RATE WAN

SERVICE

(WAN)

Simpson County School District

Table of Contents

Purpose & Terminology

Schedule of Events

Inquires & Basis of Award

General Conditions

Detailed Specifications

District Responsibilities

Service Provider Responsibilities

Proposal Submission Form

Proposal Worksheets

Contact Information

Required Attachment List

District Building Information

References

Submission of Proposals

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Simpson County School District

2026 - 2031 SCSD E-RATE WAN SERVICE

District WAN

SUBJECT:

RFP is for a 3-year contract with two possible 1-year extensions (July 1,

2026 – June 30, 2031) for High Speed Broadband Services to connect

schools in the Simpson County School District to each other.

PURPOSE:

Proposals are being sought by the Simpson County School District for the

purpose of securing the most cost-efficient means of connecting our schools

and remote buildings to the network in order to provide network access to

all of our district’s students and staff.

BACKGROUND:

Our District’s students, teachers, staff and administrators are using more

and more resources that require network access. The purpose of this RFP

is to explore the various options currently supported through the E-Rate

program and its Category 1 services.

Terms used throughout this RFP

USAC – Universal Service Administrative Company

SPAC - Service Provider Annual Certification

SPIN – Service Provider Identification Number

The District – The Simpson County School

District

This RFP package consists of the following sections:

I. General Conditions

II. Detailed Specifications

III. District Responsibilities

IV. The Service Provider's Responsibilities

Proposal Forms:

Send sealed proposals and supporting documentation to:

Elton Travis, Technology Director

111 Education Lane

Mendenhall, MS 39114

Proposals must be clearly marked “2026 - 2031 SCSD E-Rate WAN Bid”

Emailed proposals must contain “2026 – 2031 SCSD E-Rate WAN Bid” in the

subject line.

Proposals will be received by the District at the address shown above until

10:30 AM CDT, December 17, 2025. Proposals must be emailed to

bids@simpson.k12.ms.us or delivered to the address. They must be received

on or before 10:30 AM CDT, Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

Schedule of Events:

Event

Date(s)

Release of RFP to Service Providers

Start Site Visits

End Site Visits

Deadline for Submission of Proposals

Opening and Evaluation of Proposals (Address Above)

11-6-2025

11-10-2025

11-21-2025

12-17-2025 10:30 AM

12-17-2025 10:31 AM

Inquiries

All correspondence and inquiries regarding this RFP must be done via Email:

bids@simpson.k12.ms.us

If a Service Provider does not receive a response within 48 hours, it is the

responsibility of the Service Provider to call Elton Travis at 601-847-1272

x1030 and confirm that the email message was received. Leave a message if

necessary.

All Questions and Answers will be posted in the Q&A Section of the bid web

site at

https://sites.google.com/simpson.k12.ms.us/district-bid-information/2026

-2031-scsd-wan-service/questions-and-answers

Basis of Award:

1. E-rate approval by USAC.

2. Provider must have current USAC SPIN and SPAC.

3. At least 3 references.

4. Must be able to secure any necessary permits if construction is needed.

5. Helpdesk and Network Management System (24x7x365).

6. Any providers wishing to respond to this RFP MUST complete a

MANDATORY site visit walkthrough. Site visits may be scheduled with Elton

Travis by sending an email to etravis@simpson.k12.ms.us. Site visits may

be scheduled from 11/10/2025 through 11/21/2025. Any service provider

not listed above who has not completed the walkthrough will not be

considered.

I.General Conditions:

The following are the General Conditions for the work to be performed as

outlined in the Detailed Specifications:

1. Location of Sites

The location of the work is on property owned by The District and through

negotiated services on right-of-ways.

2. Scope of Work

It is understood that, except as otherwise specifically stated in this RFP, The

Service Provider shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools,

equipment, transportation, temporary construction of every nature and all

other services and facilities of every nature whatsoever, necessary to

execute, complete and deliver the work within the specified time. Licenses

necessary for the execution of the work shall be secured and paid for by The

Service Provider. This would include all pole rights and other right-of-way

needed for fiber services obtained through local utilities.

Any work necessary to be performed after regular working hours, on

weekends or legal holidays, shall be performed without additional expense to

The District, unless the weekend or holiday work is due to a delay caused by

The District. The Service Provider will be fully responsible for securing all

required right-of-ways, construction permits and cross connects required to

complete this project.

3. Protection in General

The Service Provider shall protect all buildings, furniture, equipment,

personal items, trees, shrubs, lawns and all landscaping on school property

from damage. Any damaged property shall be repaired or replaced at the

Service Provider's expense. Labor shall include all restoration (leveling, sod

replacement) of grounds broken up during the installation of this network.

4. Change in Contract

The District will not be responsible for any change in the work involving

extra costs unless approval in writing is furnished by the Technology Director

before such work is begun.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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