Lockney ISD E-Rate Internet Access and UPS Equipment RFP 270000846 - 2027
Lockney ISDSchool · Lockney, TX- Due
- Nov 11, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Stephanie Deeringer
- (254) 297-2917
The 30-second brief
Lockney Independent School District seeks proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Data Transmission and Internet Access (Leased Lit Fiber from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps), Internal Connections (UPS battery backups like CyberPower GX1500U or equivalent, supporting 1000W capacity requirements across multiple school locations), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services. Services terminate at Lockney Junior High DEMARC and serve multiple locations including Lockney High School, Elementary School, and AG Barn. Bids are requested for 1, 3, and 5-year terms with voluntary extensions and bandwidth scalability. Submission deadline is November 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible service/product (30 points), vendor reputation (25 points), quality of service/product (20 points), and school needs (15 points).
Leased lit fiber internet access (500 Mbps to 1 Gbps), CyberPower 1500VA sine-wave UPS/battery backups or equivalent (qty 6), Software and licenses for UPS/battery backups, Managed internal broadband services
Price of Eligible Service/Product 30, Reputation of Vendor 25, Quality of vendor's service/product 20, Service/product meets school needs 15, Past relationship with vendor 5, Total long term cost to the school 5
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Summary
Lockney Independent School District seeks proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Data Transmission and Internet Access (Leased Lit Fiber from 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps), Internal Connections (UPS battery backups like CyberPower GX1500U or equivalent, supporting 1000W capacity requirements across multiple school locations), Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services.
Services terminate at Lockney Junior High DEMARC and serve multiple locations including Lockney High School, Elementary School, and AG Barn. Bids are requested for 1, 3, and 5-year terms with voluntary extensions and bandwidth scalability. Submission deadline is November 11, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible service/product (30 points), vendor reputation (25 points), quality of service/product (20 points), and school needs (15 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price of Eligible Service/Product 30
- Reputation of Vendor 25
- Quality of vendor's service/product 20
- Service/product meets school needs 15
- Past relationship with vendor 5
- Total long term cost to the school 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Leased lit fiber internet access (500 Mbps to 1 Gbps), CyberPower 1500VA sine-wave UPS/battery backups or equivalent (qty 6), Software and licenses for UPS/battery backups, Managed internal broadband services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Lockney_2027_C1 Vendor attachment.xlsx
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Lockney, TX
- Reported agency
- Lockney Independent School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lockney ISD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 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 Stephanie Deeringer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lockney 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 Stephanie Deeringer at (254) 297-2917. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Leased lit fiber internet access (500 Mbps to 1 Gbps), CyberPower 1500VA sine-wave UPS/battery backups or equivalent (qty 6), Software and licenses for UPS/battery backups, Managed internal broadband services. 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 25, Quality of vendor's service/product 20, Service/product meets school needs 15, Past relationship with vendor 5, Total long term cost to t..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lockney ISD?
All active and historical solicitations from Lockney ISD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lockney ISD 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 November 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: Lockney_2027_C1 Vendor attachment.xlsx. Review the full document from Lockney 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: Lockney, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.