CFBISD E-Rate 2026 Fiber Locate Service

Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified local service providers for Cable Locating Services for their existing Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) located within the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Irving, and Dallas, Texas. The contract will be for a one-year agreement with four successive one-year voluntary extensions, with a total term not exceeding five years. The selected vendor will be required to provide a monthly and yearly firm and fixed price for locating the MAN/WAN fiber optic network, and must meet specific requirements, including receiving all tickets directly from Texas811, screening all tickets, and dispatching locators within the required 48 hours. • The vendor must provide all necessary locating equipment, personnel, and insurance requirements. • The vendor must perform cable locating in accordance with the rules and regulations of Texas811. • The vendor must provide access to customer support on a 7x24x365 basis. • The vendor must maintain and provide Texas811 with a current map of the CFBISD MAN facilities. • The vendor must provide all necessary personnel to handle the volume of Texas811 tickets and field locates.