Sulphur Springs ISD RFP 270002043 - Leased Lit Fiber WAN Services 2026
Sulphur Springs Independent School DistrictSchool · Sulphur Springs, TX- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 31 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Stephanie Deeringer
- (254) 297-2917
The 30-second brief
Sulphur Springs Independent School District is seeking proposals for a fully managed, leased lit fiber (WAN) solution with bandwidth options ranging from 10 Gbps to 10 Gbps connecting SS Admin Building (DEMARC) to Sulphur Springs High School and Sulphur Springs Middle School. The project includes a 1-year contract with voluntary extension options. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026, with a Q&A close date of November 6, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system. Evaluation criteria prioritize the price of eligible service/product (30 points), reputation of vendor (20 points), quality of vendor's services/products (10 points), meets applicant's needs (10 points), past relationship with vendor (10 points), long-term cost to applicant (10 points), and discounted bills (10 points).
Leased Lit Fiber - WAN
Price of Eligible service/product (30), Reputation of vendor (20), Quality of vendor's services/products (10), Meets applicant's needs (10), Past relationship with vendor (10), Long-term cost to applicant (10), Discounted bills (10)
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Summary
Sulphur Springs Independent School District is seeking proposals for a fully managed, leased lit fiber (WAN) solution with bandwidth options ranging from 10 Gbps to 10 Gbps connecting SS Admin Building (DEMARC) to Sulphur Springs High School and Sulphur Springs Middle School.
The project includes a 1-year contract with voluntary extension options. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026, with a Q&A close date of November 6, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the RFP system. Evaluation criteria prioritize the price of eligible service/product (30 points), reputation of vendor (20 points), quality of vendor's services/products (10 points), meets applicant's needs (10 points), past relationship with vendor (10 points), long-term cost to applicant (10 points), and discounted bills (10 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Leased Lit Fiber - WAN
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Sulphur Springs_2027_C1_WAN Vendor attachment
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net/R12/
- Scope location
- Sulphur Springs, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Sulphur Springs Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 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/R12/. For questions, contact Stephanie Deeringer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Sulphur Springs 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 Stephanie Deeringer at (254) 297-2917. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Leased Lit Fiber - WAN. 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 Eligible service/product (30), Reputation of vendor (20), Quality of vendor's services/products (10), Meets applicant's needs (10), Past relationship with vendor (10), Long-term cost to appli..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sulphur Springs Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Sulphur Springs Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Sulphur Springs 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 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: Sulphur Springs_2027_C1_WAN Vendor attachment. Review the full document from Sulphur Springs 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: Sulphur Springs, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.