Covington ISD - RFP 270003500 Internal Connections and UPS Equipment - 2026
COVINGTON SCHOOLSchool · COVINGTON, TX- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amy Trice
- (254) 297-2909
The 30-second brief
Covington ISD is soliciting proposals for Internal Connections, UPS battery backups, racks, and basic maintenance of internal connections under E-Rate Form 470 application number 270003500 for funding year 2027. Requested items include Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Low-Profile Wall-Mount enclosures (qty 5), APC Smart-UPS X 1500VA (qty 4), and APC 1500VA 1U Smart-UPS (qty 5), along with associated software, licenses, and installation at Covington School and Covington Stadium Annex in Covington, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system at https://erate.esc12.net by December 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible service/product (30), vendor reputation (20), and past relationship with vendor (20).
SmartRack 12U Low-Profile Wall-Mount (SRW12US) racks (qty 5), Smart-UPS X 1500VA (SMX1500RM2UCNC) (qty 4), 1500VA 1U Smart-UPS (SMT1500RM1UC) (qty 5), Software and licenses, Basic maintenance of internal connections
Price of Eligible service/product 30, Reputation of vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 10, Meets applicant's needs 15, Past relationship with vendor 20, Long-term cost to applicant 5
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Summary
Covington ISD is soliciting proposals for Internal Connections, UPS battery backups, racks, and basic maintenance of internal connections under E-Rate Form 470 application number 270003500 for funding year 2027.
Requested items include Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Low-Profile Wall-Mount enclosures (qty 5), APC Smart-UPS X 1500VA (qty 4), and APC 1500VA 1U Smart-UPS (qty 5), along with associated software, licenses, and installation at Covington School and Covington Stadium Annex in Covington, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system at https://erate.esc12.net by December 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible service/product (30), vendor reputation (20), and past relationship with vendor (20).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price of Eligible service/product 30
- Reputation of vendor 20
- Quality of vendor's services/products 10
- Meets applicant's needs 15
- Past relationship with vendor 20
- Long-term cost to applicant 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- SmartRack 12U Low-Profile Wall-Mount (SRW12US) racks (qty 5)
- Smart-UPS X 1500VA (SMX1500RM2UCNC) (qty 4)
- 1500VA 1U Smart-UPS (SMT1500RM1UC) (qty 5)
- Software and licenses
- Basic maintenance of internal connections
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003500/88114/22879246-RFP%20270003500.pdf
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Covington, TX
- Reported agency
- Covington ISD
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from COVINGTON SCHOOL?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 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 Amy Trice.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including COVINGTON SCHOOL 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 Amy Trice at (254) 297-2909. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: SmartRack 12U Low-Profile Wall-Mount (SRW12US) racks (qty 5), Smart-UPS X 1500VA (SMX1500RM2UCNC) (qty 4), 1500VA 1U Smart-UPS (SMT1500RM1UC) (qty 5), 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 30, Reputation of vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 10, Meets applicant's needs 15, Past relationship with vendor 20, Long-term cost to applicant 5" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from COVINGTON SCHOOL?
All active and historical solicitations from COVINGTON SCHOOL are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, COVINGTON SCHOOL regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 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/Form470/270003500/88114/22879246-RFP%20270003500.pdf. Review the full document from COVINGTON SCHOOL for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Covington, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.