318-20260116101808 NASD.pdf
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This is a Request for Proposals document from the New Albany School District in Mississippi for Wireless AP Management Licenses and Network Switches (RFP# 26-02). The district is seeking qualified vendors to provide wireless access point management capabilities and network switching equipment to support their technology infrastructure. The RFP invites proposals from interested bidders, with specific attention to product specifications, deployment requirements, and implementation timelines. The district has established a predetermined budget for this project and reserves the right to reduce scope or defer portions of the work if proposals exceed available funding.
Pricing must align with the district's budgetary constraints, and vendors should clearly delineate costs for licensing, hardware, installation, and any ongoing support services. The district will evaluate proposals based on technical merit, cost competitiveness, vendor qualifications, and ability to meet implementation schedules. Specific information regarding response deadlines, site visit requirements, bidders' conferences, award dates, contract term, and renewal options should be referenced in the full RFP documentation for complete procurement details.
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NEW ALBANY SCHOOL DISTRICT
NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI
Request for Proposals Wireless AP Management Licenses | Network Switches RFP# 26-02 Technology
The New Albany School District has a budget in mind for this project. As a result, if the project exceeds the district's budget, we reserve the right to reduce or eliminate any line item and/or line item’s quantity to remain within our budget as well as our budget provided by USAC.
All vendor questions and customer answers will be added to the bottom of a Google Document for all vendors to see. You can access the google doc at this web URL -https://tinyurl.com/24fd9pf4
All correspondence and inquiries regarding this RFP must be done via Email to:
jmiller@nasd.ms If a vendor does not receive a response within 24 hours, it is the responsibility of the vendor to call Jake Miller at 662-534-1832 and confirm that the email message was received.
Bid Requirements:
● Bids for the following equipment required.
● Bidders must bid on either all of this RFP or nothing. They cannot bid on pieces.
● Quotes or Proposals Emailed/Faxed in will not be accepted.
● Total Amounts on Submitted Proposal Must Include Shipping.
● The winning Vendor agrees they will provide a contract for this purchase within 1 week after the Reverse Auction Date (2-11-2026).
● The winning Vendor agrees to add a statement in the contract that the New Albany
School District reserves the right to null and void the contract and will not be held financially responsible in the event that the Vendor/Supplier is unable to physically supply the School District with equipment and subscriptions being bid on within the 2026-2027 School Year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027).
● Sealed Mailed-In or Hand-In Proposals must also include equipment and subscription information and specifications.
● Vendors attending the Reverse Auction to submit their proposal must submit equipment and subscription information and specifications after the Reverse Auction Closes and before 2-11-2026 2:00 PM.
The New Albany School District is seeking quotes for the following:
● Qty. 155 - 5 Year Wireless AP Management Subscriptions (Ruckus One Cloud Essentials or equivalent) compatible with existing hardware Ruckus R650 and Ruckus R750 or equivalent.
● Qty. 5 - RUCKUS ICX 8200-24FX Network Fiber Switch or equivalent plus shipping
● Qty. 67 - RUCKUS ICX 8200-48PF2 Network Switch Device or equivalent plus shipping
● Qty. 67 - RUCKUS ICX 8200-48PF Network Switch Device or equivalent plus shipping
● Qty. 67 - RUCKUS ICX 8200-48P Network Switch Device or equivalent plus shipping
● Qty. 50 - 10G SFP+ to 10G SFP+ 3m Switch Stacking Cables or equivalent plus shipping
Vendor Qualifications:
The Vendor must provide proof of registration with the (SPIN) for reimbursement under E-Rate guidelines for Category Two Services. If the Vendor fails to file the appropriate forms with the SPIN or fails to receive an SPIN Vendor Number, the New Albany School District is not responsible for the discounted portion of The Vendor’s bill should the district choose the discounted bill method instead of filing BEAR forms at the end of the fiscal year. The Vendor must generate an invoice for the USF portion of the bill in accordance to SPIN regulations. The Vendor is responsible for supplying SPIN with a bid. If the district chooses reimbursement at the end of the fiscal year, the Vendor will agree to fill out the necessary paperwork with SPIN and remit payment to the district for the discounted portion of the fiscal year payments within the guidelines stated by the SPIN. The Vendor must be an approved USAC service provider with a current SPIN and SPAC. It will be the responsibility of the vendor to maintain all USAC certifications throughout the term of the contract.
Schedule of Events:
Event Date(s)
● Release of RFP to vendors 1-09-2026
● Deadline for Submission of Mail-In & Hand-In Proposals 2-10-2026 2:00 PM
● Online or In-Person Reverse Auction will open at 2-11-2026 8:15 AM and will close on 2-11-2026 8:45 AM (Details Below)
● Bid Tabulation and Award 2-13-2026
Two Methods to Submit Your Proposal
Method 1 / Mail-In or Hand-In Proposal Submittal:
Mail-In or Hand-In a sealed envelope clearly marked with the words “RFP #26-02 Technology c/o Jake Miller” to the address:
Jake Miller Reference RFP #26-02 Technology
1112 Wesson Tate Drive New Albany, Mississippi 38652
All proposals will be opened on February 11th, 2026 at the New Albany School District :
1112 Wesson Tate Drive, New Albany, MS.
It is the Vendors responsibility to verify that their Mailed-In Proposal has been delivered before the deadline (2-10-2026) via Phone 662-534-1800 (ask for Jake Miller) or Email jmiller@nasd.ms
Method 2 / Online or In-Person Reverse Auction:
Reverse Auction will be held at the New Albany School District Central Office : 1112 Wesson Tate Drive, New Albany, MS from 2-11-2026 8:15 AM and will close on 2-11-2026 8:45 AM. If you plan to attend In-Person, kindly give us a prior notice so we will have adequate seating.
Vendors can attend In-Person or Online via the below Microsoft Teams Link Information (copy and paste into your web browser, you will get the option to either join via your web browser or by installing the Microsoft Teams app. Please Join Via your Web Browser if you don’t already have the Microsoft Teams app installed):
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDcyODJlN2QtMTBlNy00MT U3LWE1N2ItZmE2OGRiMmNlODM5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2 24eed4741-6357-4351-a202-c18a4e7ca145%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22edabb56c-3e 68-479e-b7e4-bbbb9fb6b986%22%7d
It is the vendors responsibility to call in if you are having problems getting into the Microsoft Teams Web Meeting Link please call 662-534-1800 and ask for Jake Miller.
Reverse Auction Vendor Bidding Amounts Will Be Publicly Posted During the Reverse Auction via Google Sheets at this website:
All Mail-In and Hand-In Bid Amounts Will Be Populated On The Google Sheet At The Opening Of The Reverse Auction 2-11-2026 8:15 AM
Newspaper advertisement:
The New Albany School District (NASD) plans to purchase Wireless AP Management Licenses | Network Switches. NASD wishes to collect bids on this project. Please visit the link below for more information.
URL - https://tinyurl.com/24fd9pf4
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