Ashton Merkich

Golden Rule - Pre-K WAN

Golden Rule Charter School is seeking proposals for a leased lit fiber service to provide standalone data transmission between its main location at 2602 West Illinois and the Pre-K facility at 2630 West Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The required service must provide 1Gb of bandwidth under a primary term of three years, with the option for two additional one-year voluntary extensions. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses to Ashton Merkich by 2:00 P.M. CST on Tuesday, March 20, 2026. This solicitation falls under Category 1 for data transmission and internet access, and any submissions received after the specified deadline will not be considered for the contract.

TexasDallas, TX, 75233, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Feb 20, 2026

260022332

Closed

Federal

Boys Ranch ISD C1 network equipment

Boys Ranch Independent School District is soliciting bids for Category One network equipment, specifically switches, transceivers, and UPS systems, including all necessary licensing, software, installation, and configuration services. Interested vendors must possess a valid SPIN and adhere to Texas Education Agency Procurement Guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Submissions must include the completed RFQ document in Excel format, detailing both pricing and E-Rate eligibility percentages, to avoid disqualification. All bids must be submitted by the deadline of March 5, 2026. The district maintains the right to award the contract to one or multiple vendors and reserves the discretion to order any portion of the requested equipment and services.

TexasBoys Ranch, TX, 79010, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

Posted Feb 6, 2026

260019281

Closed

Federal

Hooks ISD Self-Provision Fiber

Hooks Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified local service providers to establish network connectivity between the Hooks ISD Administration building and the Hooks ISD CTE Annex in Hooks, Texas. The district is considering two primary options for this project: the installation of a self-provisioned, customer-owned network or the procurement of services delivered over third-party networks. All participating vendors must adhere to the procurement guidelines set forth by the Texas Education Agency. The solicitation process begins with the RFP release on February 5, 2026, with a deadline for questions on February 19, 2026. Final proposals must be submitted by March 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with the intended contract and service start date scheduled for July 1, 2026. Primary coordination for this project is managed through Ashton Merkich and Russell Neal of VST Services.

TexasHooks, TX, 75561, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Feb 6, 2026

260019244

Closed

Federal

Golden Rule Charter School is soliciting proposals for Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transmission Services to be delivered to their location at 2602 West Illinois Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The school is requesting pricing for both 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps connectivity, covering both port and transport costs. Vendors must provide pricing options for both three-year and five-year contract terms. The procurement process includes a deadline for questions on February 20, 2026, with responses provided by February 25, 2026. Final proposals must be submitted via email to Ashton Merkich by March 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The anticipated start date for the selected services is July 1, 2026.

TexasDallas, TX, 75233, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Feb 5, 2026

260019302

Closed

Federal

Golden Rule ISD - Lease Lit Fiber

Golden Rule Charter School is soliciting bids for Leased Lit Fiber Services to establish Wide Area Network connectivity between all school sites and the district Data Center. This Category 1 standalone data transmission project requires bandwidth ranging from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps per location. All participating vendors must adhere to the Texas Education Agency Procurement Guidelines to be eligible for consideration. The deadline for submitting questions via email to Ashton Merkich is 2:00 P.M. on February 20, 2026. Final proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. on March 9, 2026, unless otherwise modified by addenda. Vendors are responsible for monitoring the USAC website for any updates or amendments regarding the bidding and procurement requirements.

TexasDallas, TX, 75233, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Feb 5, 2026

260019289

Closed

Federal

Eleanor Kolitz Hebrew Language Academy is seeking pricing for a dedicated Symmetrical Internet Access Circuit to be installed at their San Antonio, Texas location. The request specifies options for both 1GB and 2GB speeds for an initial three-year term, which includes two optional one-year voluntary extensions. This solicitation falls under Category 1 for Data Transmission and Internet Access services. Interested vendors must submit electronic proposals to Ashton Merkich by February 28, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. CST, with all inquiries due by February 9, 2026. All submissions must adhere to Texas Education Agency Procurement Guidelines, and generic template proposals or those failing to meet minimum specifications will be rejected. Communication regarding this request must be conducted exclusively via email.

TexasSan Antonio, TX, 78230, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Jan 27, 2026

260016973

Closed

Federal

Trinity Basin Preparatory DIA

Trinity Basin Preparatory is soliciting proposals for Category 1 data transmission and internet access services. The requirement consists of approximately one internet access port providing bandwidth between 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps, with the service terminating at a data center located at 400 S Akard Street in Dallas, Texas. There are no requirements for Category 2 services under this solicitation. Interested vendors must submit their proposals through the designated Trinity Basin portal by February 20, 2026. All inquiries regarding the RFP must be directed to Ashton Merkich by the question deadline of February 6, 2026. Bidders are responsible for adhering to all state, local, and federal procurement restrictions and monitoring the USAC and Trinity Basin websites for any applicable addenda.

TexasGrand Prarie, TX, 75050, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Jan 23, 2026

260016428

Closed

Federal

This contract is a solicitation by the Central Independent School District in Texas for the lease of lit fiber service to provide standalone data transmission between two locations in Pollok. The service will connect the Central ISD Ben site at 7622 US Highway 69 N to the Central ISD DAEP Ben site at 7741 N US Highway 69, providing a bandwidth capacity of 10Gb. The agreement specifies a primary term of three years, with the option for two additional one-year voluntary extensions. Interested vendors must submit their electronic responses to Ashton Merkich by 2:00 P.M. CST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All submissions must adhere to the state and local procurement requirements outlined in the RFP and the USAC internet site.

TexasPollok, TX, 75969, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Jan 23, 2026

260016389

Closed

Federal

This contract is a solicitation for the lease of lit fiber service to provide standalone data transmission between Central ISD and Central ISD Elementary School in Pollok, Texas. The requested service requires a bandwidth of 10Gb to facilitate connectivity between the two specified locations. The agreement is structured for an initial term of three years, with the option for two additional one-year voluntary extensions. Interested vendors must submit their electronic responses to Ashton Merkich by 2:00 P.M. CST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. All submissions must adhere to the state and local procurement requirements outlined in the RFP and the USAC internet site. This project falls under Category 1 for data transmission and internet access, and late responses will not be considered for evaluation.

TexasPollok, TX, 75969, USA

NAICS

517111

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Jan 23, 2026

260016398

Closed

Federal

Lockhart ISD - Lease Lit/Lease Dark

Lockhart Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified local service providers for the provision of Leased Lit and Leased Dark Fiber services. The specific requirements include twelve 10 Gbps Leased Lit Circuits and or twelve Leased Dark Fiber Circuits consisting of four strands each. These services fall under Category 1 for data transmission and internet access. Interested vendors must submit their proposals using the provided forms via the Lockhart ISD online bidding site in .docx or .pdf format, as generic proposals will not be accepted. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the designated contact by February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The final deadline for response submission is February 19, 2026, at 5:00 AM.

TexasLockhart, TX, 78644, USA

NAICS

517110

Wired Telecommunications Carriers

Posted Jan 23, 2026

260016173

Closed