eRate Administration Building CAT 1 WAN Connections

New Caney Independent School District (NCISD) is seeking proposals for CAT 1 WAN Connections for the Administration Building. The contract will be for the entire eRate funding year, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The district is looking for a service provider to furnish and install a fiber optic cable construction to match the current mesh network topology. The proposal should include pricing for dark fiber and lit fiber options, as well as maintenance and installation charges. The district reserves the right to award the contract to a single vendor or multiple vendors. Some key points to consider: • The contract term is 179 months, ending on June 30, 2041. • The district is seeking a service provider that can provide dedicated symmetric bandwidth. • The proposal should include a detailed scope of services, estimates of time or schedule of maintenance, and a list of eligible equipment. • The district prefers a service provider that is within a 100-mile radius of the school district location. • The proposal should include a copy of the contract or agreement, with purchasing terms that are specific and eligible for eRate funding. Some of the evaluation factors include: • Pricing (40 points) • Reputation within the industry (20 points) • Management capability, personal qualifications, and project planning (15 points) • Availability, local or in-state vendor (10 points) • Vendor's ability to meet deadline and specs (10 points) • Final review of plan (5 points)