McKinney Independent School District E-RATE CATEGORY 1 RFP 2026-10-653
McKinney Independent School DistrictSchool · Mckinney, TX- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 44 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 10 years
- Primary contact
- Ana Dominguez
- (469) 302-4012
The 30-second brief
McKinney Independent School District is soliciting proposals for E-Rate eligible Category 1 services including self-provisioned and leased network, wide area network (WAN) transport, and internet access to support the District's technology infrastructure and connectivity needs. The scope includes 24/7 network monitoring, technical support, designated outage reporting, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) addressing uptime, latency, and response times. Services are needed effective July 1, 2027, with price quotes requested for 120-month terms of service with ten optional annual renewals. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026, with a question submission deadline of November 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price, quality of goods and services, financial responsibility, lead time, and references.
Pricing Attachments for Internet, WAN, And SPOTN services, Technical Proposal, Quote, Proposer Questionnaire, References, Lead Times/Delivery Times/Time Frame, Federal Certifications, State and Local Certifications, Purchasing and Accounting, Proposer Agreement and Declaration of Compliance
PRICE (35%), QUALITY OF GOODS & SERVICES (20%), DEMONSTRATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (5%), LEAD TIME/DELIVERY DATE/TIMEFRAME (5%), REFERENCES (5%), PROPOSER'S PAST PERFORMANCE OR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISTRICT (10%), EXTENT TO WHICH GOODS OR SERVICES MEET DISTRICT'S NEEDS (20%)
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Summary
McKinney Independent School District is soliciting proposals for E-Rate eligible Category 1 services including self-provisioned and leased network, wide area network (WAN) transport, and internet access to support the District's technology infrastructure and connectivity needs.
The scope includes 24/7 network monitoring, technical support, designated outage reporting, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) addressing uptime, latency, and response times. Services are needed effective July 1, 2027, with price quotes requested for 120-month terms of service with ten optional annual renewals. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026, with a question submission deadline of November 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price, quality of goods and services, financial responsibility, lead time, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- Pricing Attachments for Internet
- WAN
- SPOTN services
- Technical Proposal
- Quote
- Proposer Questionnaire
- References
- Lead Times/Delivery Times/Time Frame
- Federal Certifications
- State and Local Certifications
- Purchasing and Accounting
- Proposer Agreement and Declaration of Compliance
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Pricing
- Technical Proposal
- Proposer Questionnaire
- References
- Forms
- Lead Times/Delivery Times/Time Frame
- Federal Certifications
- State and Local Certifications
- Purchasing and Accounting
- Proposer Agreement and Declaration of Compliance
- W-9
- Form 1295
- Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
- Form SF-LLL
- Exceptions/Deviations Compliance Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mckinneyisd
- Scope location
- McKinney, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from McKinney Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 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://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mckinneyisd. For questions, contact Ana Dominguez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including McKinney 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 Ana Dominguez at (469) 302-4012. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pricing Attachments for Internet, WAN, And SPOTN services, Technical Proposal, Quote, Proposer Questionnaire, References, Lead Times/Delivery Times/Time Frame, Federal Certifications, State and Local Certifications, Purchasing and Accounting, Proposer Agreement and Declaration of Compliance. 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 (35%), QUALITY OF GOODS & SERVICES (20%), DEMONSTRATION OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (5%), LEAD TIME/DELIVERY DATE/TIMEFRAME (5%), REFERENCES (5%), PROPOSER'S PAST PERFORMANCE OR RELATIONSHIP WIT..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from McKinney Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from McKinney Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, McKinney 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 10 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 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: Pricing, Technical Proposal, Proposer Questionnaire, References, Forms, Lead Times/Delivery Times/Time Frame, Federal Certifications, State and Local Certifications, Purchasing and Accounting, Propose. Review the full document from McKinney 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: McKinney, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.