E-Rate #270002371

Sinton ISD seeks 10 Gbps Internet and three dedicated WAN circuits

Sinton Independent School District is seeking FY 2027 E-Rate proposals for high-capacity Internet and WAN connectivity serving its schools. - Government buyer: Sinton Independent School District, San Patricio County, Texas; no sub-agency or procurement office is identified. - Services requested: - One 10 Gbps Internet access service for the District, with service to the primary demarcation point at the Administration Building. The Form 470 describes service for eight eligible entities. - Three dedicated 10 Gbps point-to-point WAN circuits connecting the Administration Building to Sinton High School, Sinton Elementary School, and E. Merle Smith Middle School. The Form 470 lists these as standalone data transmission for four entities. - The RFP also allows Internet-only, transport-only, or bundled proposals. Installation and initial configuration are requested. - Circuit identifiers: WAN-10G-01 (Sinton High School), WAN-10G-02 (Sinton Elementary School), and WAN-10G-03 (E. Merle Smith Middle School). These are circuit IDs, not OEM part numbers. - Key requirements: 10 Gbps capacity; 99.99% availability; maximum four-hour mean time to repair; and 24/7/365 monitoring. Pricing must itemize recurring and non-recurring charges, and bidders must meet E-Rate qualifications. - OEMs and vendors: No required OEM, manufacturer, or vendor is named. Potential competing service providers include AT&T, Lumen Technologies, Comcast, Charter Communications (Spectrum Enterprise), and Verizon. - Term: Internet proposals may cover an initial 36- or 60-month term, with extensions; WAN pricing is requested for 36- and 60-month terms, with up to five 12-month extensions. See the period summary for the funding-year qualification.

Description

Sinton Independent School District is soliciting proposals for Internet access and WAN services for FY 2027. The listed service requests specify 10 Gbps minimum and maximum capacity for Internet access and data transmission services, as well as standalone data transmission service. The attached RFP describes proposal submission and evaluation procedures, and states that the District may award by item or group of items. The source lists a response deadline of November 17, 2026; the attached RFP states proposals are due December 9, 2026.

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