Telecommunication Transport Services and Dedicated Internet Access

Education Service Center Region 13 is seeking qualified vendors to provide telecommunication transport services and dedicated internet access for schools and educational entities in central Texas.

Region 13 ESC, TX Purchasing


General
Open (issued)
2026-21 Addendum 2
Jul 07, 2026 07:00 PM
May 21, 2026 05:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Julie Bynum
julie.bynum@esc13.txed.net
+15129195115
5701 Springdale Road, Austin, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13 is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for telecommunication transport services and dedicated internet access (DIA) to support schools and educational entities in central Texas. The objective is to secure comprehensive technology solutions that enhance connectivity, meet current demands, and prepare for future growth. The RFP covers multiple locations including ESC Region 13 satellite offices, school districts, charter schools, and other educational institutions. Services include high-capacity transport circuits to connect locations to a vendor-neutral co-location facility at 1905 E. 6th Street, Austin, Texas, as well as standalone DIA options. The contract will be multiple-award, with an initial term of three years and up to two additional one-year options.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCDG11Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
Smart Codes
dedicated internet accesstelecommunication transportschool network connectivity
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
May 21, 2026 12:00 PM-Issue Date
Jun 02, 2026 12:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Jul 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Close Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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