Valley Mills ISD - RFP 270001665 for Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance - 2027
Valley Mills Independent School DistrictSchool · Valley Mills, TX- Due
- Dec 2, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Ashley Voight
- (254) 297-2925
The 30-second brief
Valley Mills School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 (Form 470 #270001665) covering internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services. The scope includes routers, components, software, and licenses such as Ubiquiti UDM-Pro-Max routers or equivalent, with installation, configuration, and a 5-year license requirement. Services are requested for Valley Mills High School and Valley Mills Junior High located in Valley Mills, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the https://erate.esc12.net RFP system by December 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price of eligible service/product (35 points), reputation of vendor (20 points), quality of vendor's services/products (15 points), meets applicants needs (15 points), past relationship with vendor (10 points), and long term cost to the applicant (5 points).
Routers, Components, And Software & Licenses, UDM-Pro-Max, Software & Licenses - Router
Price of eligible service/product 35, Reputation of Vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 15, Meets applicants needs 15, Past relationship with vendor 10, Long term cost to the applicant 5
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Summary
Valley Mills School District is requesting proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 (Form 470 #270001665) covering internal connections, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services.
The scope includes routers, components, software, and licenses such as Ubiquiti UDM-Pro-Max routers or equivalent, with installation, configuration, and a 5-year license requirement. Services are requested for Valley Mills High School and Valley Mills Junior High located in Valley Mills, Texas. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the https://erate.esc12.net RFP system by December 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price of eligible service/product (35 points), reputation of vendor (20 points), quality of vendor's services/products (15 points), meets applicants needs (15 points), past relationship with vendor (10 points), and long term cost to the applicant (5 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price of eligible service/product 35
- Reputation of Vendor 20
- Quality of vendor's services/products 15
- Meets applicants needs 15
- Past relationship with vendor 10
- Long term cost to the applicant 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Routers
- Components
- Software & Licenses
- UDM-Pro-Max
- Software & Licenses - Router
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001665/141130/22783159-RFP%20270001665.pdf
- Submit to
- https://erate.esc12.net
- Scope location
- Valley Mills, TX
- Reported agency
- Valley Mills School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Valley Mills Independent School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 2, 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. For questions, contact Ashley Voight.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Valley Mills 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 Ashley Voight at (254) 297-2925. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Routers, Components, And Software & Licenses, UDM-Pro-Max, Software & Licenses - Router. 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 35, Reputation of Vendor 20, Quality of vendor's services/products 15, Meets applicants needs 15, Past relationship with vendor 10, Long term cost to the applicant 5" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Valley Mills Independent School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Valley Mills Independent School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Valley Mills 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 2, 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/Form470/270001665/141130/22783159-RFP%20270001665.pdf. Review the full document from Valley Mills 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: Valley Mills, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.