021-DW-0125_LAN_Fiber_Optic_Installation_E-Rate_NOA.pdf

This document is a Notice of Award issued by The School Board of Polk County, Florida's Purchasing Department for Bid File #021-DW-0125, specifically for a LAN Fiber Optic Installation E-Rate project. The School Board, in an official session on January 28, 2025, approved awarding the contract to MCS of Tampa, Florida, for all bid items including equivalent products offered. The notice explicitly instructs vendors not to ship products, order materials, or proceed with services without prior authorization from the School Board, and that purchase orders will be placed as applicable.

The contract opportunity involves installing local area networks with fiber optic cable and associated equipment across various school sites in Polk County, with the procurement of materials and services contingent upon approval of the District's E-Rate application for funding. For questions regarding the document, vendors are directed to contact Denise Whitaker via email at denise.whitaker@polk-fl.net or by phone at 863-534-0576 x693. The document serves as an official notification of contract award to the selected vendor, MCS of Tampa, for the specified LAN fiber optic installation project.