Network Systems Hardware and Services (E-Rate Eligible)

Location: Texas
Posted: Oct 24, 2025
Due: Dec 8, 2025
Agency: Houston Independent School District
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
  • D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
Solicitation No: 26-10-12
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Bid Information

Type RFP
Status Issued
Number 26-10-12 (Network Systems Hardware and Services (E-Rate Eligible))
Issue Date & Time 10/24/2025 04:30:00 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date 11/10/2025 10:00:00 AM (CT)
Notes
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
INVITATION FOR VENDOR RESPONSE
Dear Vendor,
The Houston Independent School District is interested in receiving proposals from qualified individuals and/or organizations ("Vendor") for the procurement of select goods and/or services, as specified within this Request for Proposals ("RFP" or "Solicitation").
  • HISD Project Number: 26-10-12
  • Project Name: Network Systems Hardware and Services (E-Rate Eligible)
  • This is an E-Rate eligible project. Interested vendors must be an approved E-Rate vendor and provide your Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) as part of your proposal.
In accordance with Houston ISD policies and procedures, HISD schools and/or departments are authorized to engage with "Approved Vendors" only.  An HISD Approved Vendor is one that has been authorized for use upon having met a set of pre-determined criteria through a formal procurement process and awarded a contract ("Contract", "Agreement", or "Project") upon approval by the HISD Board of Managers.
The first step in obtaining Approved Vendor status is to respond to this solicitation and submit all required information and documentation. Upon completion of the Project evaluation process and verification of compliance with HISD's liability insurance requirements and Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Program, one or more Vendors will be recommended to the Board of Education for contract award. Once the HISD Board of Education formally approves the selected Vendor(s) for award, the HISD Purchasing Services department will issue a Notice of Award letter, affirming the awarded Vendor(s) status as an Approved Vendor for this specific Project.
The tentative term of this Project is from February 13, 2026 , through February 12, 2027 , with four (4) automatic annual renewals, not to extend beyond February 12, 2031 . Thereafter, the project term will be extended continuously on an annual basis contingent on USAC’s determination to continue extending E-Rate program funds remaining under this project. HISD at its sole discretion may elect to either extend the Project for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days for business continuity purposes, if needed.
Pre-Proposal Conference: A Pre-Proposal conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams at 3:00 - PM CST on Thursday, October 30, 2025 . Vendors interested in participating in the Pre-Proposal Conference must RSVP by registering with the link provided below.  Please include the following information in your registration: Vendor company name, attendee first and last name, and email address.
The HISD Category Specialist assigned to this solicitation is listed below.  Any questions or concerns arising out of this RFP are to be directed to such individual in writing.  Questions pertaining to the solicitation process or related to the scope or specifications contained in this RFP should be submitted via the electronic bidding portal by the deadline specified within the RFP.  Answers to all questions received will be posted as an Addendum to this RFP within the electronic bidding portal.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this solicitation.
Sincerely,
Category Specialist Name: David Teer
Email Address: dteer @HoustonISD.org
Office Main Number: 713-556-6515
Direct Line: 713-556-6556
Purchasing Services Department
Houston Independent School District
Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center
4400 West 18th Street
Houston, TX 77092

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Contact Information
Name David Teer
Address 4400 West 18th Street
Route 1
Houston, TX 77092-8501 USA
Phone (713) 556-6515
Fax
Email dteer@houstonisd.org
Bid Attachments
File Name Description File Size

12 items in 1 pages
26-10-12 RFP Document Part 1 Final.pdf (please login to view this document) RFP - AGREEMENT PART I - Scope of Work (SOW) and Specific Conditions: Vendors must review thoroughly the attached SOW and specific conditions associated with this RFP and upload an official proposal in response to this solicitation under the "Response Attachments" tab. 556 KB 330507 7014483
RFx Part II Agreement T&C_09.30.25.pdf (please login to view this document) RFP - AGREEMENT PART II - HISD Standard Terms & Conditions: These Standard Terms & Conditions are requirements that are binding upon award of a HISD Contract to the selected vendor(s). These terms communicate the District’s expectations in regard to the vendor's performance in connection with the District’s purchases. 363 KB 330507 6968922
VENDOR FORM 26-10-12 EOO.pdf (please login to view this document) VENDOR FORM Execution of Offer (EOO): Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" Tab. 825 KB 330507 7003732
VENDOR FORM Attachment B - MWBE Participation Report 09.01.23.pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - Attachment B - M/WBE Participation Report: Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under "Response Attachments" tab. IMPORTANT: M/WBE documents are a part of Proposer’s evaluation. This documentation is required for your proposal to be evaluated by the district. HISD will determine whether the Proposer’s efforts meet the minimum standards of “Good Faith Effort” consistent with the district’s policy on the participation of M/WBEs. Failure to provide the required M/WBE documentation will be considered non-compliant. If a company is deemed non-compliant, it can lead to disqualification from the provision of goods and services to the district for current and/or future projects.
1.38 MB 330507 5549098
VENDOR FORM Reference Survey.pdf (please login to view this document) VENDOR FORM - Reference Survey: The Evaluation Committee considers Vendor’s reputation and quality of Vendor’s goods or services in the evaluation of this Proposal. To aid in this process, the District requests that Proposer send the attached Vendor Form, Performance Evaluation Survey (Survey) to three (3) valid references. It is Proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that Surveys are sent to Vendor’s desired references. Recipients must return the completed survey to HISD by the method(s) outlined on the Survey. The District will not accept a Survey returned by Vendor or a Survey returned after the assigned deadline. 400 KB 330507 6991007
VENDOR FORM Certificate of Insurance.pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD Form) and Insurance Verification Form: All prospective vendors must provide both a Certificate of Liability Insurance (ACORD form) and an Insurance Verification Form signed by the insurance agent/broker. The sample ACORD form provided herein displays the types of coverage and limits required of all vendors by the HISD Risk Management department. Both forms must be uploaded under "Response Attachments" Tab.
824 KB 330507 4501039
VENDOR FORM - HB 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties_Rev.11.2024.pdf (please login to view this document) VENDOR FORM (HB 1295) - Certificate of Interested Parties: Vendor must complete the form online at h ttps://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/ and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab." Ensure to name "Houston ISD" as the Governmental Entity and the RFP Number referenced in this solicitation as the Contract ID Number. 884 KB 330507 6358328
VENDOR FORM W-9 (Rev. 3-2024).pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - IRS Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024): Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. Vendors must ensure that the Legal Name and the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) entered on this form matches exactly with the information referenced in their IRS income tax return.
137 KB 330507 5873126
VENDOR FORM Conflict of Interest (CIQ).pdf (please login to view this document)
VENDOR FORM - Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ): Vendors must download this form, complete it, and upload completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. If the prospective vendor doesn't have any conflict of interest to disclose, then enter your individual or company name on line 1, enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" on line 3, and then sign and date on line 7.
733 KB 330507 4533709
VENDOR FORM - Criminal History Background Check v11.16.2021 (FILLABLE).pdf (please login to view this document) VENDOR FORM - Criminal History Background Certification: All vendors are required to download this form and then upload a completed and signed copy under the "Response Attachments" tab. The purpose of this form is for vendors to indicate whether their engagement with Houston ISD under this project/contract will involve direct contact with students, as defined within the form. 239 KB 330507 6991028
VENDOR FORM E-Rate Supplmental Terms and Conditions - FY2026.pdf (please login to view this document) VENDOR FORM E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions: Vendor must download this form, complete it, and upload the completed and signed form under the "Response Attachments" tab. 182 KB 330507 6994625
Atttachment A 26-10-12 Price Schedule - Final.xlsx (please login to view this document) Attachment A - Price Schedule: Vendors are encouraged to complete Attachment A -Price Schedule as part of their proposal to provide clarification on HISD and non-E Rate pricing.  A copy of this form must be uploaded into the corresponding field in the "Response Attachments" tab. Vendors must also provide pricing on the "Line Items" tab for E-Rate Eligible pricing. Failure to submit a price structure or response to at least one of the proposed price structures under the "Line Items" tab shall constitute a nonresponsive bid. 30 KB 330507 7012724
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