Cloud-Based Phone System Migration for Wharton County Junior College

Wharton County Junior College is seeking proposals for a cloud-based phone system migration, including design, implementation, hardware, software, training, and ongoing support.

Texas SmartBuy Member J2410


General
Open (posted)
26_00002
Jul 08, 2026 08:00 PM
Jun 13, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Clarissa Bueno
buenoc@wcjc.edu
+19795326305
911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
911 E. Boling Hwy, Suite A-107-A, Wharton, Texas 77488
Description

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive migration from its existing on-premises phone system to a cloud-based telecommunications solution. This project encompasses all WCJC campus locations and includes system design, implementation, hardware, software, training, and ongoing support and maintenance services. The college aims to improve reliability, scalability, support remote work, enhance safety communications, and optimize operational costs by modernizing its telecommunications infrastructure. The scope of work includes analysis of the current system, proposal of a cloud-based solution, and implementation of features such as classroom emergency calling, an auto-attendant system, direct 911 dialing compliant with Ray Baum's Act and Kari's Law, and cost-saving opportunities for DID blocks. The chosen vendor will be responsible for providing business telephone system hardware, software, voicemail services, installation, configuration, training, maintenance, and system upgrades. Solutions must be TX-RAMP certified, and the vendor must be able to meet specific insurance requirements including Technology Errors & Omissions/Cyber Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Workers' Compensation.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
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.
Smart Codes
cloud-based phone systemtelecommunications migrationvoip services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jun 13, 2026 12:00 PM-Solicitation Posting Date
Jun 24, 2026 12:00 PM-Written Questions Deadline
Jul 08, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Submittal Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Technology Errors & Omissions/Cyber Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
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