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WAN Services

Tyler, TexasTexas, USADue Thursday, October 29, 2026
Client
Tyler, Texas
RFP Number
NET-17459
Posted
10/17/2026
Category
Networking Services and Supplies
Budget
Looking for Proposals
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Description

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Tyler ISD is accepting proposal responses for WAN Services under Proposal #261001. The buyer requires a vendor to provide WAN services offsite, including data links connecting multiple points, basic conduit access, and services connecting eligible locations in Tyler, TX to the Internet. Eligible costs under the Second E-Rate Modernization Order include monthly charges, special construction, installation and activation, maintenance and operation, and modulating electronics or other equipment necessary to make a Category One broadband service functional. Eligibility is restricted to onshore, USA-only organizations. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Document requests can be emailed to [email protected], and vendors must check with the Purchasing Department for any issued addenda prior to submitting. Final proposal responses are due by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, and will be opened and evaluated upon receipt according to the criteria outlined in the solicitation.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Erate-RFP-261001---Tyler-ISD-WAN-Servcies.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Tyler ISD is seeking proposals for WAN Services to provide network connectivity, Category One broadband, data transmission, and Internet access services to school campuses and district sites. Proposals will be evaluated based on total cost and technical capability, and vendors must be USAC E-Rate approved.

Issued by
Tyler ISD
Issue Date
10/01/2026
Questions Deadline
10/15/2026 2:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline
10/29/2026 2:00 PM (CT)
Evaluation Complete
November 13, 2026
Contract negotiations complete
December 1, 2026
Board approval
No later than February 15, 2027
Services operational deadline
July 1, 2027
How to submit
Electronic via email
Submission details
One electronic copy emailed to the Purchasing Department at [email protected] clearly identified as Proposal #261001 – WAN Services. Limited to 50 pages or less.
Contract term
Seven-year total cost evaluation period
Place of performance
Tyler ISD campuses, District sites, and vendor office premises (offsite work)
Insurance and bonding
Vendor must maintain insurance coverage at sole cost throughout the term of the contract, with proof submitted with proposal.
Funding
E-Rate Program Category One Services, 2 CFR Part 200 EDGAR, Davis-Bacon Act

How proposals are evaluated

The purchase price30%
The reputation of the vendor and of the vendor's goods or services20%
The extent to which the proposal meets the district’s request20%
K-12 Experience10%
E-Rate Program Experience10%
The vendor's past relationship with the district10%

Scope of work

  • Turnkey point to point or point to multipoint lit fiber optic solution
  • 10 Gb Ethernet lit fiber solution to District sites
  • 100 Gb Ethernet connection from the District NOC at 1319 Earl Campbell
  • 10 Gb Ethernet connection from the Legacy High POP at 4500 Raider Drive
  • Operations, maintenance, support, and service monitoring
  • Installation of conduits, sleeves through firewalls, and fire-stopping materials
  • Removal and reinstallation of ceiling tiles as needed
  • Restoration including leveling and sod replacement of broken grounds

Minimum qualifications

  • E-Rate approval by USAC
  • Current USAC SPAC at time of RFP response and throughout contract
  • Minimum of 5 years in business specializing in WAN
  • References for at least three WAN installations of similar scope and complexity
  • General Contractors License in the State of Texas
  • Ability to secure necessary permits and right-of-ways
  • Approved USAC Service Provider with a current SPIN
  • Ensure all requested services are operational by July 1, 2027

Documents to include with the bid

  • Form A – RFP Response Form
  • Form B – Vendor Information Form and W-9
  • Form C – Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
  • Form D – Deviation/Compliance Signature
  • Form E – EDGAR Vendor Certification Form
  • Form F – References
  • Vendor Pricing
  • Vendor Proof of Insurance
  • Copy of Texas Contractors License
  • Form 1295

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