Managed Lit-Fiber Internet and WAN Services

Iola Independent School District is seeking fully managed leased lit-fiber Internet access and WAN services, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and technical support, for district facilities in Iola, Texas.

Iola Independent School District


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270001408
Nov 18, 2026 03:00 PM
Oct 14, 2026 09:40 AM
3 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
morgan.kiphen@esc12.net
+12542972927
Iola, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

Iola Independent School District is soliciting proposals for fully managed leased lit-fiber services. The scope includes Internet access at bandwidths from approximately 2 Gbps to 5 Gbps, with bids requested at 2, 3, 4, and 5 Gbps, plus WAN connections ranging from 1 to 2 Gbps, 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps to 500 Mbps for connections among district facilities. The services must include installation, activation, initial configuration, maintenance, and technical support. Proposals should provide scalable bandwidth options, separate eligible and non-eligible costs, comply with applicable federal E-Rate and Texas Education Agency purchasing requirements, and include a three-year contract option with voluntary extensions. The district also requests completion of the provided Internet Access and WAN vendor-attachment spreadsheets. Special construction proposals should include installment-payment options of up to four years.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
fiber internet accesswide area network servicesmanaged network installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 14, 2026-Form 470 Certified Date
Oct 21, 2026 03:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 11, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Nov 18, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Scored
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP 270001408.pdfOct 14, 2026 09:10 AM
FCC Form 470 #270001408 Application (PDF)Oct 14, 2026 09:40 AM
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