Iola Independent School District - Leased Lit Fiber Internet Access and WAN Services - RFP 270001408 (2027)
Iola ISDSchool · Iola, TX- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 15 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Andrew Glass
- (936) 394-2361 ext 107
The 30-second brief
Iola Independent School District is seeking competitive bids for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 for fully managed, leased lit fiber internet access and wide area network (WAN) services. The scope includes bandwidth options ranging from 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps for Internet Access (IA) and 100 Mbps to 2 Gbps for WAN services across multiple district locations including Iola Jr-High School, District Office, Elementary School, Bus Barn, Maintenance Building, and Stadium. Proposals must include installation, initial configuration, and maintenance/technical support, with multi-year contract options of 3 years and voluntary extensions. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize price of eligible services (35%), past relationship with vendor (30%), quality of service (10%), and meeting school needs (10%).
Leased Lit Fiber - IA (2 Gbps to 5 Gbps), Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (1 Gbps to 2 Gbps), Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (500 Mbps to 1 Gbps), Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (100 Mbps to 500 Mbps), Installation, Initial configuration, Maintenance and technical support
Price of ELIGIBLE service/product: 35, Past relationship with vendor: 30, Quality of vendor's service/product: 10, Service/product meets school needs: 10, Reputation of vendor and of vendor's service/product: 5, Total long term cost to the school: 5, Ability to comply with federal program rules: 5
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Summary
Iola Independent School District is seeking competitive bids for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 for fully managed, leased lit fiber internet access and wide area network (WAN) services.
The scope includes bandwidth options ranging from 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps for Internet Access (IA) and 100 Mbps to 2 Gbps for WAN services across multiple district locations including Iola Jr-High School, District Office, Elementary School, Bus Barn, Maintenance Building, and Stadium. Proposals must include installation, initial configuration, and maintenance/technical support, with multi-year contract options of 3 years and voluntary extensions. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize price of eligible services (35%), past relationship with vendor (30%), quality of service (10%), and meeting school needs (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price of ELIGIBLE service/product: 35
- Past relationship with vendor: 30
- Quality of vendor's service/product: 10
- Service/product meets school needs: 10
- Reputation of vendor and of vendor's service/product: 5
- Total long term cost to the school: 5
- Ability to comply with federal program rules: 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Leased Lit Fiber - IA (2 Gbps to 5 Gbps)
- Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (1 Gbps to 2 Gbps)
- Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (500 Mbps to 1 Gbps)
- Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (100 Mbps to 500 Mbps)
- Installation
- Initial configuration
- Maintenance and technical support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Iola_C1 Vendor attachment_IA.xlsx, Iola_C1 Vendor attachment_WAN.xlsx
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net/R12/
- Scope location
- Iola, TX
- Reported agency
- Iola Independent School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Iola ISD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 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/R12/. For questions, contact Andrew Glass.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Iola 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 Andrew Glass at (936) 394-2361 ext 107. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Leased Lit Fiber - IA (2 Gbps to 5 Gbps), Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (1 Gbps to 2 Gbps), Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (500 Mbps to 1 Gbps), Leased Lit Fiber - WAN (100 Mbps to 500 Mbps), Installation, Initial configuration, Maintenance and technical support. 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: 35, Past relationship with vendor: 30, Quality of vendor's service/product: 10, Service/product meets school needs: 10, Reputation of vendor and of vendor's service/..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Iola ISD?
All active and historical solicitations from Iola ISD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Iola 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 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: Iola_C1 Vendor attachment_IA.xlsx, Iola_C1 Vendor attachment_WAN.xlsx. Review the full document from Iola 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: Iola, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.