The Beta Academy - Leased Lit Fiber Internet Access Solution - RFP 270002057 (2026)
Beta AcademySchool · Houston, TX- Due
- Nov 30, 2026
- 27 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
The Beta Academy seeks proposals for a fully managed, leased lit fiber internet access solution with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps to terminate at Campus 1 in Houston, TX. Bidders must provide multi-year contract options of 1, 3, and 5 years, bidding in increments of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 5 Gbps, complete with installation, configuration, maintenance, and technical support. Pricing must comply with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the e-rate system by November 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize prices of eligible services and products at 30 points, vendor reputation at 25 points, vendor quality at 20 points, school needs alignment at 15 points, and past relationship and total long-term cost at 5 points each.
Leased Lit Fiber - Internet Access (1 Gbps to 5 Gbps)
Prices of Eligible Services/Products (30), Reputation of vendor and of vendor's service/product (25), Quality of vendor's service/product (20), Service/product meets school needs (15), Past relationship with vendor (5), Total long term cost to the school (5)
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Summary
The Beta Academy seeks proposals for a fully managed, leased lit fiber internet access solution with bandwidth options ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps to terminate at Campus 1 in Houston, TX. Bidders must provide multi-year contract options of 1, 3, and 5 years, bidding in increments of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 3 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 5 Gbps, complete with installation, configuration, maintenance, and technical support.
Pricing must comply with the Lowest Corresponding Price rule, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the e-rate system by November 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria prioritize prices of eligible services and products at 30 points, vendor reputation at 25 points, vendor quality at 20 points, school needs alignment at 15 points, and past relationship and total long-term cost at 5 points each.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Leased Lit Fiber - Internet Access (1 Gbps to 5 Gbps)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Beta Academy_C1 Vendor attachment.xlsx
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Houston, TX
- Reported agency
- The Beta Academy
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Beta Academy?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Beta Academy 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Leased Lit Fiber - Internet Access (1 Gbps to 5 Gbps). 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: "Prices of Eligible Services/Products (30), Reputation of vendor and of vendor's service/product (25), Quality of vendor's service/product (20), Service/product meets school needs (15), Past relationsh..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Beta Academy?
All active and historical solicitations from Beta Academy are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Beta Academy 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 30, 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: Beta Academy_C1 Vendor attachment.xlsx. Review the full document from Beta Academy for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Houston, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.