Opportunity
E-Rate #270001546
Brazosport ISD Dedicated Internet Access and Fiber-Optic Transport
Posted
October 06, 2026
Respond By
November 03, 2026
Identifier
270001546
NAICS
517311, 517919
Brazosport Independent School District is seeking dedicated internet access and fiber-optic transport for its technology center and other eligible district locations. - Government buyer: Brazosport Independent School District; Office of the Chief Financial Officer; Clute, Texas. - Services requested: Dedicated internet access and fiber-optic transport, with separate pricing options for 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps at the Brazosport Technology Resource Center. The broader service request covers 27 eligible entities; a separate capacity field lists a maximum of 25 Gbps, while the RFP narrative specifies a 20 Gbps maximum. - Quantity and part numbers: One service request; the 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps options are each listed as quantity 1. No part numbers are specified. - Technical requirements: Optical interconnection, IPv4/IPv6 BGP peering, installation, and initial configuration. Cable or wiring modifications beyond the provider’s point of demarcation are excluded. - Contract term: Three-year agreement with two optional one-year extensions; annual payment. Service is scheduled to begin in 2027. - Evaluation priorities: Price and long-term cost, vendor reputation and service quality, fit with District needs, service-level commitments, implementation planning, and local support. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs or prospective service providers are named.
Description
Brazosport Independent School District is requesting proposals from qualified local providers for Dedicated Internet Access Services and Fiber Optic Transport Services. The scope calls for internet access capacity and fiber-based transport from providers’ points of presence to district locations, with the RFP describing a minimum of 10 Gbps and maximum of 20 Gbps. Cable or wiring modifications beyond the provider’s point of demarcation are excluded. Service is to be installed and available by July 1, 2027; proposals are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time.