E-RATE 29 (Year 2026) TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES AND POINT TO POINT CIRCUITS

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District is seeking proposals for E-RATE 29 (Year 2026) Telecommunication Services and Point to Point Circuits. The selected vendor will provide telecommunication services, including Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) digital trunks, basic telephone services, long distance services, and point-to-point Ethernet fiber optic circuits. The vendor must have a minimum of three years of experience in web hosting and/or student email services and must provide a minimum of five school district references. The proposal must include a detailed description of the services offered, pricing, and any deviations from the specifications. The district reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to request clarifications and participate in any negotiation process with each vendor. Some key points to consider are: • The contract may be renewed for an additional one year period if all parties agree and no increases in cost are incurred. • The vendor must provide a 1-800 support hotline and necessary training to designated technology/campus staff. • The vendor must comply with E-Rate Program Rules and provide FCC Form 474 to ECISD for review and approval before submitting it to USAC for payment.