E-Rate Network Services and Equipment
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Issue RFP Lite: October 2nd, 2026
Deadline to Submit Written Questions: October 16th, 2026
Provide Responses to Questions: October 23rd, 2026
Submit Bids: November 6th, 2026
Public Bid Opening: November 6th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in North Carolina is seeking a vendor to provide E-Rate-eligible network services, equipment, installation, and support. The scope may include wireless access points and related components, network switches and routing functionality, wireless controllers, UPS and battery backup equipment, firewalls, caching components, and the software and licenses required to operate eligible internal connections.
The engagement may also include installation, activation, and initial configuration; managed internal broadband services; basic maintenance and technical support; and structured copper and fiber cabling, associated components, and installation services. All questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026, and proposals are due by November 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction. The work is located in North Carolina, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- E-Rate-eligible network infrastructure and managed services provider
- Experience supplying and installing wireless, switching, routing, firewall, UPS, and cabling systems
- Qualified technicians for network configuration, maintenance, and technical support
- Demonstrated experience serving government or educational organizations
- Established capability to deliver structured copper and fiber cabling projects in North Carolina
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