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The New Albany School District in Mississippi has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #25-02) for technology infrastructure upgrades, specifically seeking 10 rack-mountable battery backup (UPS) units and wireless access point management licenses across Walthall County and Paden Village. The UPS units must have 1500 Watt/VA capacity, be compatible with AC 100/110/120/125 volt systems, and include a minimum 3-year warranty. Additionally, the district requires 35 one-year and 35 three-year Wireless AP Management Subscriptions that are compatible with existing Ruckus R650 and R750 hardware. Proposals are due by February 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with bid tabulation and award scheduled for February 19, 2025. Vendors must submit complete bids covering the entire RFP scope and cannot submit partial proposals. The procurement process requires all bidders to be registered with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) and have current SPIN and SPAC certifications.

The contract opportunity is eligible for E-Rate funding through the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), which introduces specific compliance requirements for potential vendors. Selected vendors must demonstrate capability to handle USAC reimbursement procedures and maintain all required certifications throughout the contract term. The school district has established a predetermined budget for the project and reserves the right to reduce or eliminate line items to remain within financial constraints. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the procurement involves technology infrastructure investments across wireless networking and uninterruptible power supply systems. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to qualified technology vendors with experience in educational technology infrastructure and E-Rate program compliance.