What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe North Carolina Department of Public Instruction seeks vendors to provide E-Rate Category Two eligible internal connections equipment, installation, maintenance, and managed services. This contract supports PSU- and library-led mini-bid procurements. Offers must include E-Rate fully or partially eligible on-premises Network Equipment and Broadband Internal Connections as defined by the FCC. Category One products or services are not permitted. The bid deadline for this RFP Lite is December 1, 2026. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements and submit a certification of compliance. Pricing will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria identified in Section 2.15. Vendors must submit OEM MSRP price lists as part of their offer.
Scope of work
- E-Rate Category Two broadband internal connections equipment
- On-premises network equipment and accessories
- Installation services
- Maintenance and support services
- Managed internal broadband services
- Structured cabling installation services
- Testing and verification of installed cabling
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Minimum qualifications
- Qualified E-Rate service provider
- Compliance with E-Verify requirements under N.C.G.S. Chapter 64, Article 2
- Possess a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Adherence to GovRAMP or FedRAMP security requirements based on data sensitivity level
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Offer and Acceptance execution page
- Attachment A, Proposal Cost Summary
- E-Verify certification of compliance
- GovRAMP Security Snapshot Score and Matrix (if applicable)
- Vendor Utilization of Workers Outside U.S. Disclosure Statement
- OEM MSRP price lists
- Executed Addenda (Addendum 1 and Addendum 2)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic offer submittal
- Instructions
- Offers must be executed and submitted via the State's sourcing tool prior to the bid opening deadline.