# E-Rate #270001399

HISD Solicitation for Dedicated Internet Access and Data Transmission

**Posted:** October 02, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001399
**NAICS:** 517111, 517810, 517311, 517919

Houston Independent School District is seeking dedicated internet access and data transmission for district-eligible entities.
- **Buyer:** Houston Independent School District (HISD), Texas; no sub-agency or office is specified.
- **Requested service:** Category 1 dedicated internet access and data transmission, with capacity from **5 Gbps to 100 Gbps**.
  - **Quantity:** 4 service units; service is described as covering 292 eligible entities.
  - **Included work:** Installation and initial configuration.
- **Notable requirements:** E-Rate terms and conditions are included in the latest attachment set. No service provider or equipment manufacturer is identified in the provided materials.
- **Term:** 1–4 years, with monthly payment; specific start and end dates and option-year details are not stated.

### Description

Houston Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Dedicated Internet Services. The Form 470 identifies the service as Internet Access and Data Transmission, with a minimum capacity of 5 Gbps and maximum capacity of 100 Gbps. The service request lists monthly payment and a range of 1–4 years; full scope, requirements, and deadlines are in RFP documents 27-09-07. Proposals are submitted through HISD’s electronic bidding portal, and interested vendors must RSVP through IonWave to attend the pre-proposal conference on October 7, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001399/141223/22675406-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001399_CERTIFIED.pdf)