Burnet CISD - RFP 270002550 Internal Connections and Network Equipment - 2026
Burnet Consolidated ISDSchool · Burnet, TX- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 37 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Duration
- 48 months
- Primary contact
- Morgan Kiphen
- (254) 297-2927
The 30-second brief
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District requests proposals for Category 2 E-Rate services including Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services for funding year 2027. The scope requires switches, wireless access points (WAPs), software, licenses, cabling, and installation for Shady Grove Elementary and R.J. Richey Elementary. Specific equipment requested includes Ubiquiti USW-Aggregation, USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE, USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE, Unifi U7-PRO, and Unifi U7 Pro Outdoor or equivalent. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, with questions due November 9, 2026. Submissions must be made electronically via the E-Rate portal at https://erate.esc12.net.
USW-Aggregation switches (qty 2), USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE switches (qty 9), USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE switches (qty 6), Unifi U7-PRO wireless access points (qty 95), Unifi U7 Pro Outdoor wireless access points (qty 5), Internal connections software and licenses, Basic maintenance of internal connections
Price of Eligible service/product (25 points), Service/product meets school needs (20 points), Total long term cost to the school (20 points), Quality of vendor's service/product (15 points), Reputation of vendor and of vendor's service/product (10 points), Past relationship with vendor (10 points)
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Summary
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District requests proposals for Category 2 E-Rate services including Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services for funding year 2027.
The scope requires switches, wireless access points (WAPs), software, licenses, cabling, and installation for Shady Grove Elementary and R.J. Richey Elementary. Specific equipment requested includes Ubiquiti USW-Aggregation, USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE, USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE, Unifi U7-PRO, and Unifi U7 Pro Outdoor or equivalent. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, with questions due November 9, 2026. Submissions must be made electronically via the E-Rate portal at https://erate.esc12.net.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- USW-Aggregation switches (qty 2)
- USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE switches (qty 9)
- USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE switches (qty 6)
- Unifi U7-PRO wireless access points (qty 95)
- Unifi U7 Pro Outdoor wireless access points (qty 5)
- Internal connections software and licenses
- Basic maintenance of internal connections
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
contracts, signed addenda
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Burnet, TX
- Reported agency
- Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Burnet Consolidated ISD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 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: https://erate.esc12.net. For questions, contact Morgan Kiphen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Burnet Consolidated ISD 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 Morgan Kiphen at (254) 297-2927. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: USW-Aggregation switches (qty 2), USW-Pro-Max-48-PoE switches (qty 9), USW-Pro-Max-24-PoE switches (qty 6), Unifi U7-PRO wireless access points (qty 95), Unifi U7 Pro Outdoor wireless access points (qty 5), Internal connections software and licenses, Basic maintenance of internal connections. 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 Eligible service/product (25 points), Service/product meets school needs (20 points), Total long term cost to the school (20 points), Quality of vendor's service/product (15 points), Reputati..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Burnet Consolidated ISD?
All active and historical solicitations from Burnet Consolidated ISD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Burnet Consolidated ISD 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 48 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 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: contracts, signed addenda. Review the full document from Burnet Consolidated ISD for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Burnet, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.