E-Rate #270001575

Ricardo ISD 5 Gbps Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transport

Ricardo Independent School District is seeking proposals for high-capacity Category 1 connectivity for its eligible sites. - Government buyer: Ricardo Independent School District (Ricardo ISD), Kingsville, Kleberg County, Texas; the notice does not identify a sub-agency or office. - Requested service: 5 Gbps internet access, data transmission/transport, or a bundled service, delivered to the district’s primary demarcation point with a standard fiber LC handoff. The request identifies one service quantity and covers six eligible entities. - Service requirements: 99.99% availability 24/7/365 and emergency outage repair within four hours. Technology-neutral delivery is acceptable; installation and initial configuration are required. - Compliance and delivery requirements: Providers must have a valid SPIN and FCC Green Light status, itemize eligible and ineligible recurring and nonrecurring charges, and support SPI and BEAR invoicing. Providers whose personnel may have direct student contact must meet applicable Texas screening and identification requirements. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEM, equipment manufacturer, reseller, or service provider is named. No hardware models or part numbers are specified. - Contract term: An initial term of 36 or 60 months is contemplated, with two or more optional 12-month extensions. Pricing is to remain firm through the applicable funding period or completion of approved work.

Description

Ricardo Independent School District is seeking proposals for Category 1 Internet Access and/or Data Transmission services. The RFP accepts proposals for internet access only, data transmission/transport only, or a bundled service, and requires pricing for 5 Gbps. Service is to be delivered to the District’s primary demarcation point in Kingsville, Texas, with a start date of July 1, 2027; the RFP specifies an initial term of 36 or 60 months and network availability of 99.99%. The Form 470 lists a response deadline of November 3, 2026, while the attached RFP states proposals are due November 18 by 1:30 PM.

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