Summary
The Water Valley School District is soliciting written, sealed bids to receive proposals for the 2026–2027 E–Rate Fiber Cabling Project to replace and upgrade fiber infrastructure across district schools, including installation of an IDF and a 24‑port PoE+ switch at the high school. The work includes replacing daisy‑chained fiber with hub‑and‑spoke single‑mode fiber runs, terminating into GBICs compatible with existing HP/Aruba equipment, installing a fiber module into a Fortinet firewall, and providing Cat6A cabling and related components; the contract is contingent on E‑Rate Form 471 approval and is to be completed by Feb 10, 2026. Bidders must have current USAC SPAC certification, provide references for at least three similar installations, perform a district walkthrough or onsite survey prior to bidding, and comply with E‑Rate program requirements.