PRINGLE-MORSE CISD E-Rate Internal Connections and Equipment RFP 270002873 (2027)
PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTSchool · Morse, TX- Due
- Dec 18, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Laurie Green
- (806) 733-2507 ext 101
The 30-second brief
Pringle-Morse Consolidated Independent School District seeks proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services. Required equipment and services include NetGate firewall appliances, Meraki MS 130-48P switches, Tripp Lite SmartPro 1500VA UPS battery backups, and Cisco 9176I wireless access points (WAPs) with associated software, licenses, and installation at Pringle-Morse School in Morse, TX. Proposals are due by December 18, 2026, with questions due by November 19, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize eligible price (30%), pricing for ineligible services (25%), prior vendor experience (20%), flexible invoicing (15%), environmental objectives (5%), and local/in-state vendor status (5%).
Firewall, Components, And Software & Licenses; Switches, Components, And Software & Licenses; UPS, Components, And Software & Licenses; WAPs, Components, And Software & Licenses
Price of the ELIGIBLE goods and services: 30, Prior experience w/vendor: 20, Prices for ineligible services, products and fees: 25, Flexible Invoicing: 472 or 474: 15, Environmental objectives: 5, Local or in-state vendor: 5
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Summary
Pringle-Morse Consolidated Independent School District seeks proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services.
Required equipment and services include NetGate firewall appliances, Meraki MS 130-48P switches, Tripp Lite SmartPro 1500VA UPS battery backups, and Cisco 9176I wireless access points (WAPs) with associated software, licenses, and installation at Pringle-Morse School in Morse, TX. Proposals are due by December 18, 2026, with questions due by November 19, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize eligible price (30%), pricing for ineligible services (25%), prior vendor experience (20%), flexible invoicing (15%), environmental objectives (5%), and local/in-state vendor status (5%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price of the ELIGIBLE goods and services: 30
- Prior experience w/vendor: 20
- Prices for ineligible services
- Products and fees: 25
- Flexible Invoicing: 472 or 474: 15
- Environmental objectives: 5
- Local or in-state vendor: 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Firewall, Components, And Software & Licenses
- Switches, Components, And Software & Licenses
- UPS, Components, And Software & Licenses
- WAPs, Components, And Software & Licenses
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002873/141853/22925945-RFP%20270002873.pdf
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Morse, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 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. For questions, contact Laurie Green.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED 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 Laurie Green at (806) 733-2507 ext 101. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Firewall, Components, And Software & Licenses; Switches, Components, And Software & Licenses; UPS, Components, And Software & Licenses; WAPs, Components, And Software & Licenses. 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 the ELIGIBLE goods and services: 30, Prior experience w/vendor: 20, Prices for ineligible services, products and fees: 25, Flexible Invoicing: 472 or 474: 15, Environmental objectives: 5, Loc..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
All active and historical solicitations from PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED 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 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: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002873/141853/22925945-RFP%20270002873.pdf. Review the full document from PRINGLE-MORSE CONSOLIDATED 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: Morse, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
