30-20250220155436 CSD

The Corinth School District in Mississippi is seeking a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Managed Wireless Access services and associated hardware to support its four campuses: Corinth Elementary, Corinth Middle, Corinth High School, and Corinth High School - East Campus. The district currently has 247 access points and requires a solution capable of supporting up to 4,000 simultaneous wireless connections. Vendors must provide comprehensive wireless network infrastructure, with a mandatory walk-through scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and proposals due by March 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The evaluation criteria will utilize a 100-point matrix, with 50 points allocated to proof and quality of eligible products and services, 25 points for vendor certifications and experience, 15 points for prior experience, 5 points for local/in-state vendor status, and 5 points for providing multiple coordinated services. Vendors must be certified partners with manufacturers, provide warranty coverage for the entire contract duration, and submit pricing options for one to five-year terms. The district requires services to be available by July 1, 2025, with damages of $1,000 per day assessed for delays.

The procurement is contingent upon Federal E-Rate program funding approval, and all vendors must be registered with the Universal Service Administration Co. The current technology environment consists primarily of MacBooks, iPads, Apple TVs, interactive displays, and smart televisions, which the new wireless infrastructure must effectively support. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the scoring criteria provide some preference for local and in-state vendors. The project does not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in network infrastructure. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in managing complex educational wireless networks, with a focus on supporting diverse device ecosystems and ensuring robust, scalable connectivity across multiple school campuses. The contract terms are flexible, ranging from one to five years, which provides potential vendors with multiple bidding options and the district with adaptability in future technology planning.