Lone Star College System Ionwave #RFP 26-05-02 Addendum 2

Lone Star College System RFP for SIP Trunking, Analog Telephone, and 1G Network Services Across 23+ Locations

Lone Star College System (LSCS) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive telecommunications solution across more than 23 locations in the Houston area. - Government Buyer: - Lone Star College System (LSCS), Procurement Department - Contact: Clavelia Martin, Commodity Manager II - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Cisco (referenced for Unified Communications Manager compatibility) - Products and Services Requested: - SIP Trunking and Transport Services - Minimum 600 SIP channels across three main locations - Load balancing, automatic failover, emergency 911, spam blocking, caller ID, T.38 faxing - Must support Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM v15) - Analog Telephone Services - 12 analog lines at four campuses (System Office, CyFair Campus, Conroe Center, University Park) - Directory listing and long distance included - 1G Network-on-Demand Services - 1Gbps metro ethernet at 13+ specified centers - Direct Inward Dialing (DID) Number Ranges - Over 8,000 DIDs distributed across all locations - Platform licensing/subscription, maintenance, and support for all services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All services must be delivered to all locations (no partial bids allowed) - Pricing must separate unit and construction costs - Support for existing long-distance authorization codes is preferred - Service level agreements, emergency calling, and spam blocking are required - Delivery must be FOB LSCS - Detailed technical requirements for protocols (G.711, G.729, T.38) - Proposal must include W-9 and Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 - Contract term: initial 3 years, with two 1-year renewal options (up to 5 years total)

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Lone Star College System for the purchase of a contract to provide Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunking and Transport Services, Analog telephone services, and network on demand services. The Lone Star College System serves over 80,000 credit students each semester across 23 locations in the greater Houston area, offering academic transfer and career training education. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Lone Star College System eBid system by June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM (CT). The RFP includes detailed contact information, bid documents, and a list of telephone numbers associated with current POTS lines and existing Direct Inward Dial (DID) numbers.

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