ADVERTISEMENT The Rapides Parish School Board is seeking Request for Proposals from qualified proposers/contractors who can demonstrate their ability to provide Category 2 E-rate eligible and non-eligible goods and services to the District and its schools. Proposers must be registered and qualified with the FCC to provide E-rate discounts where applicable. Proposal information may be obtained by sending a request to purchasingdept@rpsb.us or from www.centralauctionhouse.com ; fees may be associated with the use of this site. Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Department, in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, 71301, until 11:00 A.M., December 17, 2025. Proposals will be received until the stated date and time; late proposals arriving after the stated date and time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope and should be clearly marked with the proposer’s name and “RFP # 27-41B Category 2 ERate Goods and Services”. Any questions concerning the RFP must be addressed in writing via email to Kathy Baden at kathy.baden@rpsb.us. 11/12 11/19 11/26/25 ($78.32)