Dawson Independent School District Network Equipment and Cabling RFP 270001545
Dawson Independent School DistrictSchool · Dawson, TX- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 30 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Susan Vardeman
- (254) 297-2905
The 30-second brief
Dawson Independent School District seeks proposals for network equipment, switches, cabling, and related software and licenses under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, Form 470 application 270001545. The scope includes approximately 5 Ruckus ICX8200-C08PF switches, 2 Ruckus ICX8200-24P switches, 4,000 feet of CAT6 cabling or equivalent with approximately 20 drops, and basic maintenance of internal connections at Dawson School in Welch, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the E-Rate portal at https://erate.esc12.net by December 2, 2026. Purchasing decisions will be based on price of eligible service/product, past relationship with vendor, reputation, quality of service, and meeting school needs.
5 each Ruckus ICX8200-C08PF switches or equivalent; 2 each Ruckus ICX8200-24P switches or equivalent; 4000 feet CAT6 cabling or equivalent; 7 switches software & licenses maintenance
Price of Eligible Service/Product 30, Past Relationship with Vendor 25, Reputation of Vendor 15, Quality of Vendor's Service 10, Extent to Which Service/Product Meets School Needs 10, In State Vendor 5, Total Cost to School 5
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Summary
Dawson Independent School District seeks proposals for network equipment, switches, cabling, and related software and licenses under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, Form 470 application 270001545.
The scope includes approximately 5 Ruckus ICX8200-C08PF switches, 2 Ruckus ICX8200-24P switches, 4,000 feet of CAT6 cabling or equivalent with approximately 20 drops, and basic maintenance of internal connections at Dawson School in Welch, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the E-Rate portal at https://erate.esc12.net by December 2, 2026. Purchasing decisions will be based on price of eligible service/product, past relationship with vendor, reputation, quality of service, and meeting school needs.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price of Eligible Service/Product 30
- Past Relationship with Vendor 25
- Reputation of Vendor 15
- Quality of Vendor's Service 10
- Extent to Which Service/Product Meets School Needs 10
- In State Vendor 5
- Total Cost to School 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- 5 each Ruckus ICX8200-C08PF switches or equivalent
- 2 each Ruckus ICX8200-24P switches or equivalent
- 4000 feet CAT6 cabling or equivalent
- 7 switches software & licenses maintenance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
signed addenda
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Welch, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Dawson Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 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 Susan Vardeman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Dawson 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 Susan Vardeman at (254) 297-2905. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 5 each Ruckus ICX8200-C08PF switches or equivalent; 2 each Ruckus ICX8200-24P switches or equivalent; 4000 feet CAT6 cabling or equivalent; 7 switches software & licenses maintenance. 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, Past Relationship with Vendor 25, Reputation of Vendor 15, Quality of Vendor's Service 10, Extent to Which Service/Product Meets School Needs 10, In State Vendor..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Dawson Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Dawson Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Dawson Independent School District 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 2, 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: signed addenda. Review the full document from Dawson 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: Welch, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.