Bandera Indep School District - Bandera ISD RFP ERATE 2027 Services and Equipment - 2027
Bandera Independent School DistrictSchool · Bandera, TX- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 24 days left
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Patrick Sizemore
- (830) 460-3891 ext 2101
The 30-second brief
Bandera Independent School District requests proposals for Category One and Category Two E-Rate services and equipment for funding year 2027, including Internet access, campus WAN lit fiber, firewall maintenance, Ubiquiti Wi-Fi 7 indoor and outdoor access points, high-density access points, Layer 2/3 managed switches, aggregation switches, UPS battery backup, and enterprise core routers/gateways. Services support Bandera High School, Bandera Middle School, Alkek Elementary School, Hill Country Elementary School, and district facilities in Bandera, TX. Bids are due by December 1, 2026. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] with 'Form 470 Response' in the subject line. Evaluation criteria include price (40 points), references (20), quality of service/equipment/warranty (20), knowledge/standards/practices (10), and member of state bid list/local vendor (10). Contracts will commence July 1, 2027, with a 3-year term for Internet/WAN and 1-3 year options for equipment/maintenance.
Internet Access for District, Campus WAN Leased Lit Fiber, Firewall Maintenance, Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Max, Wi-Fi 7 outdoor access point Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Outdoor, Wi-Fi 7 high-density access point Ubiquiti E7-Audience, 48-port Layer 2/3 managed switch Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE, Layer 3 managed aggregation switch Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Aggregation, 2U rack-mount UPS/battery backup Ubiquiti UPS-2U, Enterprise-scale core gateway/router Ubiquiti EF-Core
Price of the Eligible Products and Services (40), References (20), Quality of Service / Equipment / Warranty (20), Knowledge / Standards / Practices (10), Member of State Bid List / Local Vendor (10)
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Summary
Bandera Independent School District requests proposals for Category One and Category Two E-Rate services and equipment for funding year 2027, including Internet access, campus WAN lit fiber, firewall maintenance, Ubiquiti Wi-Fi 7 indoor and outdoor access points, high-density access points, Layer 2/3 managed switches, aggregation switches, UPS battery backup, and enterprise core routers/gateways.
Services support Bandera High School, Bandera Middle School, Alkek Elementary School, Hill Country Elementary School, and district facilities in Bandera, TX. Bids are due by December 1, 2026. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] with 'Form 470 Response' in the subject line. Evaluation criteria include price (40 points), references (20), quality of service/equipment/warranty (20), knowledge/standards/practices (10), and member of state bid list/local vendor (10). Contracts will commence July 1, 2027, with a 3-year term for Internet/WAN and 1-3 year options for equipment/maintenance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Internet Access for District
- Campus WAN Leased Lit Fiber
- Firewall Maintenance
- Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Max
- Wi-Fi 7 outdoor access point Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Outdoor
- Wi-Fi 7 high-density access point Ubiquiti E7-Audience
- 48-port Layer 2/3 managed switch Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE
- Layer 3 managed aggregation switch Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Aggregation
- 2U rack-mount UPS/battery backup Ubiquiti UPS-2U
- Enterprise-scale core gateway/router Ubiquiti EF-Core
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003489/141460/22876727-Bandera%20ISD%20RFP%20ERATE%202027.pdf
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Bandera, TX
- Reported agency
- Bandera Indep School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Bandera Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Patrick Sizemore.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Bandera Independent School District in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Patrick Sizemore at (830) 460-3891 ext 2101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet Access for District, Campus WAN Leased Lit Fiber, Firewall Maintenance, Wi-Fi 7 indoor access point Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Max, Wi-Fi 7 outdoor access point Ubiquiti U7-Pro-Outdoor, Wi-Fi 7 high-density access point Ubiquiti E7-Audience, 48-port Layer 2/3 managed switch Ubiquiti USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price of the Eligible Products and Services (40), References (20), Quality of Service / Equipment / Warranty (20), Knowledge / Standards / Practices (10), Member of State Bid List / Local Vendor (10)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bandera Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Bandera Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Bandera Independent School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003489/141460/22876727-Bandera%20ISD%20RFP%20ERATE%202027.pdf. Review the full document from Bandera Independent School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bandera, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.