1449-20251111082923 jcsd

The Jones County School District in Mississippi is seeking proposals for a comprehensive structured cabling and fiber network upgrade project across three elementary schools: North Jones Elementary, Moselle Elementary, and East Jones Elementary. The procurement is being conducted under E-Rate Funding Year 26-27 and requires a turnkey solution for network infrastructure installation. Specific deliverables include single-mode fiber runs, CAT6 cabling installation, patch panel and jack provisioning, cable management, closet cleanup, and comprehensive testing and certification of network drops to TIA/EIA standards. A mandatory vendor site visit is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with written questions accepted until December 1, 2025. Sealed proposals must be submitted by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with proposal opening immediately following at 10:30 AM. The evaluation criteria includes pricing (25 points), prior district experience (15 points), personnel qualifications (10 points), network integration capability (15 points), in-house service delivery (15 points), bid documentation (10 points), and preference for Mississippi-based companies attending the site visit (10 points).

Bidders must possess a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and provide a minimum of three references, with school district references preferred. The contract term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and is contingent upon E-Rate funding approval by USAC. The district will award to a single vendor capable of performing all services in-house without subcontractors. Equipment requirements mandate new, out-of-box items with manufacturer warranties, including a minimum one-year warranty on materials and workmanship for installed items and three years for network switches. The project is entirely dependent on E-Rate funding availability, with the district reserving the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice and potentially proceed on a per-school basis if full funding is unavailable. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in network infrastructure upgrades. The contractor will be responsible for all permits, licenses, safety compliance, indemnification, worker identification, and project coordination with district IT and equipment vendors.