Hardin Independent School District - Dedicated Internet Access - Form 470 #270002749, 2027
Hardin Independent School DistrictSchool · Liberty, TX- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Rod Drake
- (936) 298-3592
The 30-second brief
Hardin Independent School District seeks proposals for Dedicated Internet Access and data transmission service under FCC Form 470 #270002749 for Funding Year 2027. The project requires a minimum of 2 Gbps up to 5 Gbps symmetrical bandwidth with static IP addresses, router lease options, and termination at the MDF demarcation point in Liberty, TX. Proposals must include completed pricing attachments in Excel format, SPAN information, and service provider terms and conditions submitted via email by December 10, 2026. Respondents must be USAC registered vendors with a valid 498 ID and comply with E-Rate requirements.
Minimum 2 Gbps up to 5 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access, Static IP addresses, Router lease options
Price of Eligible Products and Services: E-Rate eligible recurring and one-time costs 30%, Price of Ineligible Products and Services: including total long-term cost to the district 5%, Service/Product meets and understands the requested needs: Ability of the proposed solution to meet the scope, specifications, and requirements of this solicitation 15%, Past relationship with vendor: Applicant's previous experience with vendor 25%, Quality of vendor's service/product: including service level and proximity of vendor staff 15%, Reputation of vendor and vendor's service/product 10%
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Summary
Hardin Independent School District seeks proposals for Dedicated Internet Access and data transmission service under FCC Form 470 #270002749 for Funding Year 2027.
The project requires a minimum of 2 Gbps up to 5 Gbps symmetrical bandwidth with static IP addresses, router lease options, and termination at the MDF demarcation point in Liberty, TX. Proposals must include completed pricing attachments in Excel format, SPAN information, and service provider terms and conditions submitted via email by December 10, 2026. Respondents must be USAC registered vendors with a valid 498 ID and comply with E-Rate requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price of Eligible Products and Services: E-Rate eligible recurring and one-time costs 30%, Price of Ineligible Products and Services: including total long-term cost to the district 5%, Service/Product meets and understands the requested needs: Ability of the proposed solution to meet the scope, specifications, and requirements of this solicitation 15%, Past relationship with vendor: Applicant's previous experience with vendor 25%, Quality of vendor's service/product: including service level and proximity of vendor staff 15%, Reputation of vendor and vendor's service/product 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Minimum 2 Gbps up to 5 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access
- Static IP addresses
- Router lease options
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Completed Pricing Attachment in xlsx format
- SPIN
- Service provider's terms and conditions
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Liberty, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hardin Independent School District?
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: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Rod Drake.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hardin 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 Rod Drake at (936) 298-3592. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Minimum 2 Gbps up to 5 Gbps Dedicated Internet Access, Static IP addresses, Router lease options. 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 Products and Services: E-Rate eligible recurring and one-time costs 30%, Price of Ineligible Products and Services: including total long-term cost to the district 5%, Service/Product..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Hardin Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Hardin Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Hardin 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 3 years. 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: Completed Pricing Attachment in xlsx format, SPIN, Service provider's terms and conditions. Review the full document from Hardin 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: Liberty, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.