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The Bay Saint Louis-Waveland School District (BWSD) in Mississippi is soliciting sealed proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for E-Rate 2026/27 wireless equipment and services with a 24-month contract term. The procurement encompasses 204 indoor wireless access points (Extreme AP4020-WW), 8 outdoor wireless access points (Extreme AP4060-WW), 8 outdoor AP mounting brackets (Extreme AH-ACC-BKT-ASM), and 237 five-year cloud management licenses (Extreme USK12-STD-A-S-C-EW-5Y), all requiring Extreme Wireless compatible equipment. Bidders must submit dual envelopes with the first containing technical specifications, compatibility documentation, and references, and the second containing pricing sheets. The submission deadline is March 30, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., with sealed proposals directed to Aaron Lewis at the district's address. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: 30 percent on price of E-Rate eligible goods and services, 28 percent on compatibility with existing infrastructure, 22 percent on prior experience with K-12 E-Rate projects, 10 percent on technical understanding of needs, and 10 percent on vendor financial stability. Bidders must guarantee pricing for the entire 24-month project duration and certify authorization as resellers in compliance with the FCC's Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) rule. No bidders conference or site visit is scheduled as part of this solicitation.

The RFP is exempt from reverse auction requirements under Mississippi Code 31-7-13 due to its nature as an RFP procurement. Funding for this project derives from the E-Rate program, which specifically supports wireless infrastructure development in K-12 educational institutions, though no explicit set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting organizational types are identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement requires integration with existing district infrastructure, as compatibility with current systems comprises a significant evaluation component at 28 percent. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are listed in the available documentation. Interested vendors should possess demonstrated experience delivering E-Rate projects to K-12 institutions and maintain the financial stability necessary to support a 24-month commitment with fixed pricing guarantees.