1449-20251111083300 jcsd

The Jones County School District Technology Department in Ellisville, Mississippi, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive FY 2026/2027 Network Upgrade Project funded through E-Rate, targeting six elementary school campuses: Glade, Moselle, West Jones, North Jones, East Jones, and South Jones. The procurement involves a turnkey solution for enterprise-class network equipment, including Wi-Fi 7 access points with onsite controllers, network switches (Ruckus ICX 8200 series or equivalent), licensing, installation, and associated services. Vendors must provide a single comprehensive solution without subcontractors, with pricing constituting 25 percent of the evaluation criteria. The evaluation will consider prior district experience (15 percent), personnel qualifications (10 percent), network integration capabilities (15 percent), service provision (15 percent), documentation quality (10 percent), and preference for Mississippi-based K-12 experienced companies (10 percent). Key procurement dates include a mandatory vendor site visit on November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and proposal submissions due by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Vendors must submit one original and two physical copies, plus electronic submissions, and possess a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and School and Library District (SLD) identification.

Vendor participation requires submission of three school district references, personnel resumes with industry certifications, a detailed Scope of Work for each campus, and a Service Level Agreement specifying resolution procedures. The contract is contingent upon E-Rate funding approval by USAC and receipt of a Funding Commitment Decision Letter, with no guarantee of project execution. The project duration spans from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with potential implementation on a per-campus basis depending on available funding. Equipment requirements mandate new, out-of-box merchandise with full manufacturer warranties, including one-year coverage for purchased items and a minimum three-year warranty for network switches. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the RFP shows a preference for Mississippi-based companies with K-12 experience. The district reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty days' written notice and to reject any or all proposals. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive network upgrade across six campuses suggests a significant investment in technological infrastructure.