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E-rate Funding Year 27 (2027-2028) Internet Service / Leased Lit Fiber to include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM- Category 1

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The School District of Manatee County in Florida is soliciting proposals from USAC approved and qualified firms to provide Internet Service and Leased Lit Fiber for the 2027-2028 E-rate funding year. This Category 1 procurement specifically seeks Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM, utilizing funding from the Universal Service Fund to ensure affordable telecommunications and information services for the district. The solicitation, identified as manatee-county-school-district-28-0001-KCD-2028, was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026. Interested bidders must comply with E-rate rules and can coordinate with the primary point of contact, Kimberlie Dufon, or submit their proposals through the designated vendor link.

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Manatee County School District seeks E-rate funded Internet and Fiber services for 2027-2028.

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Florida → Manatee County School DistrictView Agency

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517111 - Wired Telecommunications CarriersView NAICS

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AgencyFlorida → Manatee County School District
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The FCC`s E-rate program makes telecommunications and information services more affordable for schools and libraries with funding from the Universal Service Fund, “E-rate” provides discounts for telecommunications, Internet access and internal connections to eligible schools and libraries.
The School District of Manatee County (“SDMC” or the “District”), Florida is seeking RFP proposals from USAC approved and qualified firms (Bidders) to provide, in accordance with E-rate rules for the following services:
Internet Service / Leased Lit Fiber to include Fully Managed Layer 3 Internet Service with Bundled UTM hereafter referred to as “ISP”

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