# 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.

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