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McMullen County ISD FY 2027 Category 1 Internet Access and Data Transport

McMullen County Independent School District is seeking FY 2027 Category 1 connectivity services for its Tilden, Texas location. - Government buyer: McMullen County Independent School District; Technology Director Joel Trudeau. - Services sought: Internet access only, data transmission/transport only, or a bundled service. These are alternative proposals, not three required services. - Price bandwidth tiers of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 5 Gbps; the separate funding application describes a range from 1 Gbps minimum to 5 Gbps maximum for one entity and one service. - Installation and initial configuration are required. Service must reach the District’s primary demarcation point at 901 River Street, Tilden, Texas, using any reliable transmission medium. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, brands, or prospective service-provider vendors are named; the request is technology-neutral. - Notable requirements: Provide a complete SLA addressing availability, repair and response times, outage escalation, and remedies. Vendors must allow bandwidth upgrades at the bid rate. Personnel who may have direct student contact must meet the stated Texas screening, identification, and on-site safety requirements.

Description

McMullen County Independent School District is soliciting proposals for Category 1 internet access and/or data transmission services. Proposals may cover internet access only, data transmission/transport only, or a bundled service, delivered over any reliable transmission medium. Bidders must provide pricing for 1, 2, and 5 Gbps bandwidth tiers, with service delivered to the District's primary demarcation point at 901 River Street, Tilden, Texas. The RFP specifies a July 1, 2027 service start and an initial contract term of 36 or 60 months, with optional extensions.

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