Queen City ISD RFP for E-Rate Category 2 Internal Connections Equipment 2027 - 470-2027-140656
Queen City ISDSchool · Queen City, TX- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jason Spivey
- (903) 781-2316
The 30-second brief
Queen City Indep School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category 2 internal connections equipment for funding year 2027. The scope of work includes wireless access points (Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max Access Points or equivalent), network switches (Ubiquiti Enterprise Campus 48 Port Switch and Enterprise Campus Aggregation or equivalent), and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery backup units (CyberPower PR3000RTXL2UACN or equivalent) across J K Hileman Elementary School, Morris Upchurch Middle School, and Queen City High School. This is an equipment-only procurement with no installation requested. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted via email to Jason Spivey at [email protected]. Evaluation is based primarily on price, work history, qualifications, local vendor status, and site visit/deadline compliance.
Wireless access points (Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max Access Points or equivalent, Qty 40 for J K Hileman Elem, Qty 40 for Morris Upchurch Middle); network switches (Ubiquiti Enterprise Campus 48 Port Switch ECS-48-POE or equivalent, Qty 1 for J K Hileman Elem; Enterprise Campus Aggregation ECS-AGGREGATION or equivalent, Qty 1 for Morris Upchurch Middle); uninterruptible power supply (CyberPower UPS PR3000RTXL2UACN or equivalent, Qty 1 for Morris Upchurch Middle, Qty 1 for Queen City High)
PRICE = 40 POINTS, WORK HISTORY = 20 POINTS, QUALIFICATIONS = 15 POINTS, LOCAL VENDOR = 10 POINTS, SITE VISIT (IF APPLICABLE) &/OR PROPOSAL DEADLINE = 10 POINTS, FINAL REVIEW = 5 POINTS
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Summary
Queen City Indep School District is seeking proposals for E-Rate Category 2 internal connections equipment for funding year 2027.
The scope of work includes wireless access points (Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max Access Points or equivalent), network switches (Ubiquiti Enterprise Campus 48 Port Switch and Enterprise Campus Aggregation or equivalent), and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery backup units (CyberPower PR3000RTXL2UACN or equivalent) across J K Hileman Elementary School, Morris Upchurch Middle School, and Queen City High School. This is an equipment-only procurement with no installation requested. Proposals are due by November 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted via email to Jason Spivey at [email protected]. Evaluation is based primarily on price, work history, qualifications, local vendor status, and site visit/deadline compliance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- PRICE = 40 POINTS
- WORK HISTORY = 20 POINTS
- QUALIFICATIONS = 15 POINTS
- LOCAL VENDOR = 10 POINTS
- SITE VISIT (IF APPLICABLE) &/OR PROPOSAL DEADLINE = 10 POINTS
- FINAL REVIEW = 5 POINTS
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Wireless access points (Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max Access Points or equivalent, Qty 40 for J K Hileman Elem, Qty 40 for Morris Upchurch Middle); network switches (Ubiquiti Enterprise Campus 48 Port Switch ECS-48-POE or equivalent, Qty 1 for J K Hileman Elem; Enterprise Campus Aggregation ECS-AGGREGATION or equivalent, Qty 1 for Morris Upchurch Middle); uninterruptible power supply (CyberPower UPS PR3000RTXL2UACN or equivalent, Qty 1 for Morris Upchurch Middle, Qty 1 for Queen City High)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
GENERAL TERMS PAGE-with service provider acknowledgements; COMPLETED, Federal Tax ID certificate (w-9), USAC Service Provider SPIN #, Company information and brief background, List of References with same scope of work (minimum of 3 within the state), Certificate of insurance (for installation/on-site services only), Bids/proposals complete copy of contract with terms
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Queen City, TX
- Reported agency
- Queen City Indep School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Queen City ISD?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 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]. For questions, contact Jason Spivey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Queen City 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 Jason Spivey at (903) 781-2316. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Wireless access points (Ubiquiti U7 Pro Max Access Points or equivalent, Qty 40 for J K Hileman Elem, Qty 40 for Morris Upchurch Middle); network switches (Ubiquiti Enterprise Campus 48 Port Switch ECS-48-POE or equivalent, Qty 1 for J K Hileman Elem; Enterprise Campus Aggregation ECS-AGGREGATION or. 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 = 40 POINTS, WORK HISTORY = 20 POINTS, QUALIFICATIONS = 15 POINTS, LOCAL VENDOR = 10 POINTS, SITE VISIT (IF APPLICABLE) &/OR PROPOSAL DEADLINE = 10 POINTS, FINAL REVIEW = 5 POINTS" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Queen City ISD?
All active and historical solicitations from Queen City ISD are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Queen City 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 5, 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: GENERAL TERMS PAGE-with service provider acknowledgements; COMPLETED, Federal Tax ID certificate (w-9), USAC Service Provider SPIN #, Company information and brief background, List of References with. Review the full document from Queen City 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: Queen City, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.