Metropolitan and Wide Area Network Equipment and Services

Garland Independent School District is seeking a vendor to provide, configure, install, and support Metropolitan Area Network and Wide Area Network equipment, including routers, switches, wireless access points, power backup equipment, software, and related services under a five-year contract.

Garland Independent School District > Purchasing Department

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270001778

Due Date:Nov 10, 2026 04:30 PM

Posted Date:Oct 09, 2026 02:28 PM

Estimated Value:$1,000,000.00

Contract Period:1 year base + 3 × 1 year options

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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GARLAND INDEP SCHOOL DISTRICT -- FCC Form 470 #270001778 (FY2027) -- 1 RFP 510 27 02 MAN and WAN Equip and Svcs Hard Copy.pdf

Contact

Name:Dillon Hartzell

Email:dhartzell@vstservices.com

Phone:+16822377674

Address:905 Trophy Club Drive, Roanoke, TX, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Mail

Mailing Address:Garland ISD Purchasing Construction Department, P.O. Box 469026, Garland, Texas 75046-9026

Method:Hand delivery or carrier service

Description

Garland Independent School District is requesting an all-or-none proposal for a complete Metropolitan Area Network and Wide Area Network solution. The scope includes new network equipment and related accessories, including district MAN equipment, campus WAN routers, switches, wireless access points, uninterruptible power supply/battery backup equipment, software and licenses, fiber-optic patch cables, and associated warranty support. Proposed equipment must integrate with the district’s existing Cisco environment and support required routing, switching, monitoring, security, and network-management capabilities. The awarded vendor will provide a turnkey solution covering network design, project management, equipment delivery, configuration, installation, integration, documentation, and post-installation support. The vendor must provide a project plan, configure equipment before deployment, install equipment at designated facilities, provide as-built documentation, and coordinate with district technology personnel. Equipment must include at least five years of warranty support, with specified response requirements for campus WAN and district MAN equipment. The proposal must include technical and company qualifications, implementation approach, pricing, authorized reseller documentation, certifications or equivalent credentials, references, exceptions, required forms, and a statement of work.

Classification Codes

NAICS541519Other Computer Related Services

PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.

Title	Date Posted
1 RFP 510 27 02 MAN and WAN Equip and Svcs Hard Copy.pdf	Oct 09, 2026 02:10 PM
FCC Form 470 #270001778 Application (PDF)	Oct 09, 2026 02:28 PM