DATA CENTER SERVICES

Humble Independent School District is soliciting proposals for Carrier-Neutral Data Center Services under RFP 2027-18. The district seeks a Tier 4 standard facility located within 30 miles of Humble, Texas, to serve as its primary data center for application services and its Internet Point of Presence. The required infrastructure includes a private secured cage with two-method access to house five 42U standard server racks, providing redundant A/B power starting at 20 kW and scalable up to 75 kW, along with UPS battery backup and generator failover. The facility must support WAN fiber extensions via approved providers, specifically PS Lightwave and Cogent, and provide 24/7 monitoring and smart hands support. The resulting contract is intended to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Award decisions will be based on best value rather than the lowest price, with evaluation criteria including purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of services, alignment with district needs, long-term costs, and past relationship with the district. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Euna Procurement portal by October 26, 2026. Mandatory submission requirements include a signed Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties, IRS Form W-9, three to five higher education or school district references, and EDGAR certifications if federal funds are utilized. Awarded vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including a 5 million dollar umbrella liability policy, and comply with strict personnel background check and student contact prohibitions.