# City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #28-0002-KCD

Manatee County School District Internal Connections E-Rate Equipment Solicitation

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 28-0002-KCD
**NAICS:** 423430, 423690

The Manatee County School District is seeking proposals from USAC-approved vendors to supply Internal Connections District E-Rate Equipment for all school and library sites in Manatee County, Florida.
- Buyer: Manatee County School District (Florida)
- OEMs: Not specifically named in the notice; planholders include CDW Government LLC, En-Net Services, Tech Advanced Computers Inc.
- Products requested:
  - Communication processors and protocol converters (e.g., front-end processors, network interface modules)
  - Integrated hardware-software IT solutions (mini/mainframe computers)
  - External modems for data communications
  - Network components (adapter cards, bridges, connectors, expansion modules, hubs, routers, transceivers)
  - Cables (printer, disk, network)
  - Data entry and remote job entry devices (voice recognition, digitization, speech synthesizers)
  - Firewall devices (network security)
  - Computerized and wireless monitors (equipment utilization, performance metrics)
- Quantities and part numbers: Not specified in the notice
- Notable requirements:
  - Vendors must be USAC-approved and comply with E-rate rules
  - No installation or warranty requirements specified
  - No pre-bid meetings scheduled
- The procurement is part of the FCC's E-rate program to enhance telecommunications and internet infrastructure for schools and libraries.

### Description

The solicitation is for providing internal connections E-Rate equipment for the Manatee County School District in Florida. The project involves supplying solutions as detailed in Attachment A for all existing SDMC locations within Manatee County. The procurement follows E-rate rules and includes various categories of communication hardware and network components. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal with submissions accepted online. The timeline includes a broadcast date in September 2026 and a bid due date in October 2026.

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