San Diego ISD - Internal Connections and Network Equipment RFP 270002312 - 2026
San Diego Independent School DistrictSchool · San Diego, TX- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Amy Trice
- (254) 297-2909
The 30-second brief
San Diego Independent School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services. The scope includes approximately 130 Hewlett Packard or equivalent Wireless Access Points (Networking AP-725 S4A25A with AP-MNT-U mounts and 5-year Aruba Central Foundation subscriptions), 5 Hewlett Packard 6200M 48G Class4 PoE switches, 2 Hewlett Packard 6200M 24G Class4 PoE switches, and 7 feet of 10GBase-CU direct attach DAC cables for San Diego High School, Collins-Parr Elementary, and Bernarda Jaime JH School in San Diego, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the e-rate portal at https://erate.esc12.net by December 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible service/product (35 points), reputation of vendor (20 points), quality of services/products (10 points), meets applicant's needs (10 points), past relationship with vendor (10 points), discounted bills (10 points), and long-term cost to applicant (5 points).
Price of Eligible service/product 35, Reputation of vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 10, Meets applicant's needs 10, Past relationship with vendor 10, Discounted bills 10, Long-term cost to applicant 5
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Summary
San Diego Independent School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services.
The scope includes approximately 130 Hewlett Packard or equivalent Wireless Access Points (Networking AP-725 S4A25A with AP-MNT-U mounts and 5-year Aruba Central Foundation subscriptions), 5 Hewlett Packard 6200M 48G Class4 PoE switches, 2 Hewlett Packard 6200M 24G Class4 PoE switches, and 7 feet of 10GBase-CU direct attach DAC cables for San Diego High School, Collins-Parr Elementary, and Bernarda Jaime JH School in San Diego, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the e-rate portal at https://erate.esc12.net by December 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize price of eligible service/product (35 points), reputation of vendor (20 points), quality of services/products (10 points), meets applicant's needs (10 points), past relationship with vendor (10 points), discounted bills (10 points), and long-term cost to applicant (5 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price of Eligible service/product 35
- Reputation of vendor 20
- Quality of vendor's services/products 10
- Meets applicant's needs 10
- Past relationship with vendor 10
- Discounted bills 10
- Long-term cost to applicant 5
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002312/141610/22781225-RFP%20270002312.pdf
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- San Diego, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from San Diego Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://erate.esc12.net. For questions, contact Amy Trice.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including San Diego 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 Amy Trice at (254) 297-2909. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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, Reputation of vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 10, Meets applicant's needs 10, Past relationship with vendor 10, Discounted bills 10, Long-term co..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Diego Independent School District?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 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/Form470/270002312/141610/22781225-RFP%20270002312.pdf. Review the full document from San Diego 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: San Diego, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.