Procurement and Implementation of Lightspeed Systems for Web Filtering and Classroom Management
ID: 251-26-247
• State: North Carolina
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The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is the largest school district in North Carolina and the 15th largest in the nation, serving over 161,000 students with more than 20,000 staff members.
The district aims to enhance its web filtering, reporting, and classroom management capabilities through the procurement and implementation of Lightspeed Systems.
This initiative is designed to create a safe and effective digital learning environment for both students and staff while improving visibility into device usage and instructional oversight.
Work Details
The contract involves the deployment and configuration of Lightspeed Systems for web filtering and classroom management across all WCPSS-managed devices.
Key activities include:
1. Deployment of Filtering Solution: Implementing the Lightspeed filtering platform across all devices to ensure comprehensive web filtering and policy enforcement.
2. Support for Unmanaged Devices: Developing filtering policies for unmanaged or untrusted devices such as BYOD, OT devices, and guest network devices.
3. DNS Configuration: Configuring DNS settings to support the filtering solution rollout.
4. System Integration: Integrating Lightspeed with existing identity systems like Rapid Identity, ClassLink, and Microsoft Entra ID.
5. Policy Configuration: Implementing access policies based on user roles (staff, students across various grade levels).
6. Optional Modules: Deploying Lightspeed Insight for analytics and reporting, and Lightspeed Classroom Management tools for monitoring screens and managing digital behavior.
7. Post-Migration Support: Providing one year of technical support after deployment at no additional cost.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon award with an initial duration of twelve months, including options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed within the Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors must register with North Carolina eVP before submitting a proposal.
They are required to provide a signed proposal, IRS Form W-9, HUB Form, reference information, proof of insurance coverage as applicable to this request, and comply with confidentiality requirements during the evaluation process.
The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) is the largest school district in North Carolina and the 15th largest in the nation, serving over 161,000 students with more than 20,000 staff members.
The district aims to enhance its web filtering, reporting, and classroom management capabilities through the procurement and implementation of Lightspeed Systems.
This initiative is designed to create a safe and effective digital learning environment for both students and staff while improving visibility into device usage and instructional oversight.
Work Details
The contract involves the deployment and configuration of Lightspeed Systems for web filtering and classroom management across all WCPSS-managed devices.
Key activities include:
1. Deployment of Filtering Solution: Implementing the Lightspeed filtering platform across all devices to ensure comprehensive web filtering and policy enforcement.
2. Support for Unmanaged Devices: Developing filtering policies for unmanaged or untrusted devices such as BYOD, OT devices, and guest network devices.
3. DNS Configuration: Configuring DNS settings to support the filtering solution rollout.
4. System Integration: Integrating Lightspeed with existing identity systems like Rapid Identity, ClassLink, and Microsoft Entra ID.
5. Policy Configuration: Implementing access policies based on user roles (staff, students across various grade levels).
6. Optional Modules: Deploying Lightspeed Insight for analytics and reporting, and Lightspeed Classroom Management tools for monitoring screens and managing digital behavior.
7. Post-Migration Support: Providing one year of technical support after deployment at no additional cost.
Period of Performance
The contract will commence upon award with an initial duration of twelve months, including options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed within the Wake County Public School System in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors must register with North Carolina eVP before submitting a proposal.
They are required to provide a signed proposal, IRS Form W-9, HUB Form, reference information, proof of insurance coverage as applicable to this request, and comply with confidentiality requirements during the evaluation process.
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Opportunity ID
251-26-247
Response Deadline
Jan. 6, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
Dec. 19, 2025
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Source Notes
North Carolina recently changed its procurement system. Old procurements are available at https://www.ips.state.nc.us/IPS/BidNumberSearch.aspx.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 12/19/25 WAKE COUNTY BD OF EDUCATION in North Carolina issued Procurement and Implementation of Lightspeed Systems for Web Filtering and Classroom Management with ID 251-26-247 due 1/6/26.
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