# E-Rate #270002027

Banquete ISD E-Rate Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transport at 2–5 Gbps

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002027
**NAICS:** 517311

Banquete Independent School District is seeking E-Rate Category 1 connectivity to support its schools and related entities.
- **Government buyer**
  - Banquete Independent School District (Banquete ISD), Nueces County, Texas
  - Office contact: Technology Director
- **Requested services**
  - Internet access, data transmission/transport, or a bundled service, with pricing for **2 Gbps and 5 Gbps** tiers and the ability to upgrade between tiers at the bid rate.
  - Service is to reach the District’s primary demarcation point, with an Ethernet handoff using RJ45 or fiber LC as specified by the District. The FCC funding request indicates service for **7 entities**; installation and initial configuration are required.
  - Potential delivery methods include fiber, hybrid, cable, fixed wireless, microwave, satellite, or another reliable transmission medium.
- **Key requirements**
  - **99.99% network availability** on a 24/7/365 basis and emergency-outage repair within **4 hours**.
  - Proposals should separate recurring and non-recurring charges and support both SPI and BEAR invoicing.
  - Providers must have a valid SPIN and be in good FCC standing. Applicable installation, testing, and implementation work is included; covered personnel are subject to school-site safety and background-check requirements.
- **OEMs and vendors**
  - No OEMs, branded products, part numbers, or bidder/vendor companies are named. Respondents must identify the manufacturer and model of proposed branded equipment or materials; approved equivalents are permitted.
- **Term**
  - Service begins with the applicable E-Rate funding year. The initial term is 36 or 60 months, with options for two or more voluntary 12-month extensions. Pricing must remain firm through the applicable funding year or completion of associated work, including approved extensions.

### Description

Banquete ISD is seeking proposals for Category 1 Internet access and/or data transmission services. The RFP accepts bids for internet access only, data transmission/transport only, or a bundled service, and requests pricing for 2 Gbps and 5 Gbps bandwidth tiers. Services must meet the stated service-level requirements and be delivered to the District’s primary demarcation point. The Form 470 response deadline is November 11, 2026; the attached RFP separately lists a proposal due date of November 30, 2026.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002027/141565/22750400-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002027_CERTIFIED.pdf)