When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on September 18, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Sumter School District. The work is located in Sumter, South Carolina, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

E-Rate consulting firm with demonstrated experience supporting government or educational entities. Expertise in E-Rate funding analysis, application management, reimbursements, eligibility, and billing. Knowledge of information systems design, installation, maintenance, and management. Strong document control, data collection, deadline tracking, and regulatory compliance capabilities. Experience working with federal, state, and local program requirements.

E-Rate Consulting Services (Closed)

A Sumter, South Carolina government authority seeks an experienced consultant to manage E-Rate funding analysis, application documentation, reimbursements, eligibility, billing, and compliance activities under a one-year contract.

Must have special expertise in E-Rate funding analysis
Must be knowledgeable and experienced in the design, installation, maintenance, and management of end-to-end information systems
Must perform work in accordance with customary and generally accepted professional standards
Must have an acceptable background check for all representatives entering school property
Must check employees against the National Database of Registered Sex Offenders
Must provide a fixed annual fee inclusive of all overhead, profit, travel, and administrative costs
Must provide one original, five hard copies, and one electronic copy on USB
Must provide three references demonstrating similar contracts in a K-12 setting within the last two years
Must maintain professional liability insurance with a minimum of $5,000,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 aggregate
Must have a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII for insurance providers

Issuance of Invitation to Bid: August 26th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 8th, 2026

Issue Responses to Question (estimate): September 10th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Bid: September 18th, 2026

Issuance of Award Notice (estimate): September 21st, 2026

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The government authority located in Sumter, South Carolina, is seeking a provider for E-Rate consulting services under a one-year contract. The selected consultant will support E-Rate funding analysis and must have knowledge and experience in designing, installing, maintaining, and managing end-to-end information systems.

Services will include document retention, initial staging and tracking of applications, data collection, deadline tracking, preparation of special-purpose documents, assembly of Item 21 attachments, reimbursement processing, eligibility and billing analysis, and filing and fulfillment of forms related to Priority One services. All work must comply with generally accepted professional standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and orders. Questions must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

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