Award
City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #26-0086-KD
Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment - New Sites
Recipient
PC Solutions & Integration, Inc.
Awarded
January 20, 2026
Identifier
26-0086-KD
The Manatee County School District in Florida awarded multiple contracts for internal connection network equipment and related services to support new school sites within the district. The procurement includes network switches, power supplies, transceivers, Wi-Fi 6 access points, and cloud subscription services, with OEMs prominently featuring HPE Aruba Networking and ExtremeCloud IQ. The contracts involve providing OEM-equivalent hardware, with quantities ranging from 0 to 174 units, and include a five-year cloud service subscription for Tier A devices. The period of performance spans from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with equipment delivery scheduled for April 2026. The procurement process involved evaluation of proposals based on price, equipment integration, warranty, references, technical support, training, and E-Rate experience. The awards aim to upgrade the district’s network infrastructure at Artisan Lakes and Rye Ranch sites, ensuring compliance with E-Rate program requirements.
Description
The School District of Manatee County awarded a contract for Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment for new sites within Manatee County, Florida. The contract period is from April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The award was made following a Request for Proposal (RFP) process with solicitation number 26-0086-KD. The awarded vendor is PC Solutions & Integration, Inc. The project involves providing network equipment and related services compliant with the FCC's E-rate program to support telecommunications and information services for schools and libraries.