Opportunity
Houston Independent School District Ionwave #27-09-07
HISD Solicits E-Rate-Eligible Dedicated Internet Access
Posted
October 02, 2026
Respond By
November 05, 2026
Identifier
27-09-07
NAICS
517311
Houston Independent School District is seeking E-Rate-eligible dedicated internet access for district schools and departments. - Government buyer: Houston Independent School District (HISD), Purchasing Services Department, Houston, Texas. - Requested service: Dedicated internet access for HISD schools and departments; the notice does not specify bandwidth, quantities, or equipment part numbers. - Provider eligibility: The provider must be E-Rate-approved and provide a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and evidence of FCC Green Light status. - Other requirements: The solicitation calls for liability-insurance verification and documentation related to HISD’s MWBE/HUB programs. Student-data privacy documentation may apply. - OEMs and vendors: No internet service provider, OEM, or prospective vendor is named in the notice.
Description
Houston Independent School District is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and organizations to provide Dedicated Internet Access. The project is E-Rate eligible, and proposers must be E-Rate-approved vendors and provide a SPIN and evidence of FCC Green Light status. Proposals and required forms must be submitted through the electronic bidding portal; award recommendations are subject to compliance verification and Board approval. The tentative term is March 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030, with two optional annual renewals and a possible 90-day extension.