Slidell Independent School District - Internal Connections and Fiber Run - FCC Form 470 #270000902 - 2027
Slidell Independent School DistrictSchool · Slidell, TX- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 34 days left
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Primary contact
- Bert Williams
- (940) 389-1152
The 30-second brief
Slidell Independent School District is seeking bids for internal connections, including a multi-mode fiber run of approximately 190 feet inside the existing High School, up to 5 network drops using CAT 6e cabling or better, up to 5 Fortinet FortiAP 231K Access Points or equivalent with a 5-year premium license, and 2 Fortinet Fortiswitch 148F-fpoe switches or equivalent with a 5-year premium license. All pricing must include shipping, installation, labeling, and testing. Bids will not be evaluated after December 1, 2026. Scheduled site visits are available on October 20th or October 21st, 2026.
Multi-mode fiber run of approximately 190 feet; up to 5 Fortinet FortiAP 231K Access Points or equivalent with 5-year license; up to 5 network drops with CAT 6e cabling or better; 2 Fortinet Fortiswitch 148F-fpoe switches or equivalent with 5-year license
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Summary
Slidell Independent School District is seeking bids for internal connections, including a multi-mode fiber run of approximately 190 feet inside the existing High School, up to 5 network drops using CAT 6e cabling or better, up to 5 Fortinet FortiAP 231K Access Points or equivalent with a 5-year premium license, and 2 Fortinet Fortiswitch 148F-fpoe switches or equivalent with a 5-year premium license.
All pricing must include shipping, installation, labeling, and testing. Bids will not be evaluated after December 1, 2026. Scheduled site visits are available on October 20th or October 21st, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Multi-mode fiber run of approximately 190 feet
- Up to 5 Fortinet FortiAP 231K Access Points or equivalent with 5-year license
- Up to 5 network drops with CAT 6e cabling or better
- 2 Fortinet Fortiswitch 148F-fpoe switches or equivalent with 5-year license
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000902/140951/22777259-470%2027.28%20addition%20info.rtf
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Slidell, TX
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Slidell Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 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 Bert Williams.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Slidell 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 Bid 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 Bert Williams at (940) 389-1152. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Multi-mode fiber run of approximately 190 feet; up to 5 Fortinet FortiAP 231K Access Points or equivalent with 5-year license; up to 5 network drops with CAT 6e cabling or better; 2 Fortinet Fortiswitch 148F-fpoe switches or equivalent with 5-year license. 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" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Slidell Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Slidell Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Slidell 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 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 Bid?
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/Form470/270000902/140951/22777259-470%2027.28%20addition%20info.rtf. Review the full document from Slidell 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: Slidell, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.