Cross Roads Independent School District - Leased Lit Fiber Internet Access Services - RFP 270001125 / 2027
Cross Roads ISDSchool · Malakoff, TX- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Whitney Smith
- (254) 297-2927
The 30-second brief
Cross Roads Independent School District is seeking quotes for a fully managed, leased lit fiber internet access solution with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps to terminate at Cross Roads Elementary for all District locations to share. Services include data transmission and internet access, installation and initial configuration, and maintenance and tech support. Bidders should submit proposals in increments of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 5 Gbps, with contract options of 1, 3, and 5 years. Submission deadline is 2026-10-29. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP portal system at https://erate.esc12.net.
Price of eligible service/product: 25, Quality of vendor's service/product: 20, Service/product meets school needs: 20, Total long term cost to the school: 15, Reputation of vendor and vendor's service/product: 10, Past relationship with vendor: 10
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Summary
Cross Roads Independent School District is seeking quotes for a fully managed, leased lit fiber internet access solution with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps to terminate at Cross Roads Elementary for all District locations to share.
Services include data transmission and internet access, installation and initial configuration, and maintenance and tech support. Bidders should submit proposals in increments of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 5 Gbps, with contract options of 1, 3, and 5 years. Submission deadline is 2026-10-29. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP portal system at https://erate.esc12.net.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price of eligible service/product: 25
- Quality of vendor's service/product: 20
- Service/product meets school needs: 20
- Total long term cost to the school: 15
- Reputation of vendor and vendor's service/product: 10
- Past relationship with vendor: 10
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Cross Roads_C1 Vendor attachment
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Malakoff, TX
- Reported agency
- Cross Roads Independent School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cross Roads ISD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://erate.esc12.net. For questions, contact Whitney Smith.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cross Roads 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 Whitney Smith at (254) 297-2927. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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, Quality of vendor's service/product: 20, Service/product meets school needs: 20, Total long term cost to the school: 15, Reputation of vendor and vendor's servic..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cross Roads ISD?
All active and historical solicitations from Cross Roads ISD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cross Roads 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Cross Roads_C1 Vendor attachment. Review the full document from Cross Roads 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: Malakoff, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.