Cameron ISD RFP 270002041 - Wireless Access Points and E-Rate Internal Connections 2027
Cameron Independent School DistrictSchool · Cameron, TX- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Stephanie Deeringer
- (254) 297-2917
The 30-second brief
Cameron Independent School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 to provide internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services. The project involves supplying, installing, and configuring approximately 125 Cisco CW9172I-CFG or equivalent wireless access points, along with necessary software, licenses, cabling, and components across multiple school campuses including CH Yoe High School, Cameron Elementary, Ben Milam Elementary, and Cameron Junior High. The district is interested in 3-year and 5-year licenses. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the E-Rate RFP system by December 1, 2026. Evaluation is based on price of eligible service, vendor reputation, quality, meets applicant's needs, past relationship, long-term cost, and discounted bills.
Approximately 125 Cisco CW9172I-CFG or equivalent Wireless Access Points, Components, Cabling, Software, And licenses; Basic maintenance and software licenses for WAPs
Price of Eligible service/product 30, Reputation of vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 10, Meets applicant's needs 10, Past relationship with vendor 10, Long-term cost to applicant 10, Discounted bills 10
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Summary
Cameron Independent School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 to provide internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services.
The project involves supplying, installing, and configuring approximately 125 Cisco CW9172I-CFG or equivalent wireless access points, along with necessary software, licenses, cabling, and components across multiple school campuses including CH Yoe High School, Cameron Elementary, Ben Milam Elementary, and Cameron Junior High. The district is interested in 3-year and 5-year licenses. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the E-Rate RFP system by December 1, 2026. Evaluation is based on price of eligible service, vendor reputation, quality, meets applicant's needs, past relationship, long-term cost, and discounted bills.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price of Eligible service/product 30
- Reputation of vendor 20
- Quality of vendor's services/products 10
- Meets applicant's needs 10
- Past relationship with vendor 10
- Long-term cost to applicant 10
- Discounted bills 10
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Approximately 125 Cisco CW9172I-CFG or equivalent Wireless Access Points
- Components
- Cabling
- Software
- Licenses; Basic maintenance and software licenses for WAPs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Contracts, Pricing in accordance with Lowest Corresponding Price rule
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Cameron, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cameron 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: https://erate.esc12.net. For questions, contact Stephanie Deeringer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cameron 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 Stephanie Deeringer at (254) 297-2917. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Approximately 125 Cisco CW9172I-CFG or equivalent Wireless Access Points, Components, Cabling, Software, And licenses; Basic maintenance and software licenses for WAPs. 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 30, Reputation of vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 10, Meets applicant's needs 10, Past relationship with vendor 10, Long-term cost to applicant 10, D..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cameron Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Cameron Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cameron 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 5 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: Contracts, Pricing in accordance with Lowest Corresponding Price rule. Review the full document from Cameron 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: Cameron, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.