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Internet Access - Project B (E-Rate
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Spring Independent School District is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for Internet Access - Project B (E-Rate) to provide 12 Gb/s service. Proposals are due by December 6, 2024, with an award recommendation scheduled for January 14, 2025. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with the option for two additional one-year renewals or month-to-month extensions to prevent service lapses. Bidders must operate within the FCC E-Rate Program and agree to the Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) payment method, where the District pays the vendor in full and seeks reimbursement from USAC. The procurement follows a best-value award methodology, evaluating factors such as purchase price, long-term costs, service quality, vendor reputation, and Texas-based operations. Vendors must submit pricing for recurring and non-recurring charges, including installation and maintenance, via the District's online bidding system. Key contractual requirements include strict adherence to federal and state laws, including prohibitions on telecommunications equipment from specific foreign entities and mandatory criminal history reviews for personnel with student contact. Deliveries are designated as F.O.B. Destination to the District Distribution Center, requiring specific palletization and UPC/EAN barcoding standards. Payment terms are Net 30 days from receipt of invoice.
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Place of Performance
TX, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Proposals are due on or before 12:00 pm (CST) on December 06, 2024 . An award recommendation will be made at the Spring ISD Board of Trustees meeting scheduled on January 14, 2025. If the award recommendation is approved, the initial term of this contract ("Contract") will be for one (1) year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Thereafter, the District reserves the right to either renew the contract annually for up to two (2) additional one-year terms ("Renewal Terms") or to extend the contract on a month-to-month basis to prevent a lapse in the contract term until the District re-bids the Contract.
Bidders who respond to this solicitation must be willing to provide internet access based on the E-Rate Program set up by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Spring ISD requests utilization of the Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement (BEAR) method of payment. Bidders will accept full payment for contracted services from Spring ISD and the school district will file Form 472 with USAC requesting reimbursement for qualified services provided. If you have any questions regarding this program, call the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) at +1 (555) 000-0000 or see their website at http://www.usac.org.
Spring ISD uses an online bidding system to post and receive bids electronically. To view the full specifications of this RFP and to submit a proposal, you must be registered as a vendor within our online system and must log in. For assistance with the online registration process, please contact Procurement Services at 281-891- 6465.
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