SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · NEW CANEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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NCISD requests proposals for CAT 1 WAN Connections at Highlands Middle School under the eRate program, with submissions due by January 22, 2026. Contract term is July 2026 to June 2027, contingent on funding approval.
NCISD is seeking request for proposals for CAT 1 WAN Connections for Highlands Middle School. This is an eRate bid and all NCISD eRate projects may be contingent on eRate funding approval. Proposal responses will be accepted until January 22, 2026 until 9:30 A.M., CDT. This contract will be issued after Board Approval at or near the February 2026 Board Meeting. Advertisements will be posted in the newspaper and publicly solicited for additional solicitation. District reserves the right to negotiate any terms, conditions, or pricing with a Proposer. A completed and returned vendor packet does not constitute acceptance as an approved bidded vendor for New Caney ISD. Preferred submission method is through Newcaneyisd.ionwave.net NCISD E-Rate Schedule E-Rate RFP 2026- 180.26 Highlands Middle School CAT 1 WAN Connections Advertise Week 1 12/10/2025 Advertise Week 2 12/17/2025 Issue 12/18/2025 @ 5:00pm Site Visit 1/8/2026 @ 9:30am Questions Due 1/12/2026 @ 9:30am Answers Due 1/15/2026 Bid Closing 1/22/2026 @ 9:30am Evaluation 1/27/2026 Board Approval February 2026 Proposers finding errors, requests for additional information, omissions, or corrections that need to be made in these document specifications shall submit in the Q&A section of IonWave in writing before 9:30am. January 12, 2026. If a vendor is submitting a paper proposal: Please submit one original-Response envelopes should be marked on the lower left hand corner as follows: 180.26 Highland Middle School. Contract Terms: Set for February Board approval Contract will be for the entire E-Rate funding year: July 01, 2026 - June 30, 2027. E-Rate Information: BEN #141260 E-Rate consultant: Machelle McKay Collect-Ed LLC collect-ed@hotmail.com (405) 830-2200 Form 470 Application Submitted and Certified Date: 12/10/2025. RFP will be publicly posted & communicated by the district (USAC minimum requirement 28 days) through the USAC website, District website via IonWave, and local newspaper. New Caney ISD Submission Information NCISD utilizes IonWave for it's eBid system. Registration is required. Should you require further assistance please call 281-577-8600. Proposers finding errors, requests for additional information, omissions, or corrections that need to be made in these document specifications shall contact the Purchasing Department in IonWave before January 14, 2026. NCISD reserves the right to award to a single exclusive vendor or to multiple vendors as determined through the proposal evaluation process. NCISD reserves the right to negotiate terms and conditions, scope of work, prices, and any other terms prior to the award. While NCISD strongly encourages electronic bid submission, we will still accept paper bids as long as they are received according to the bid schedule for that particular bid. If the vendor is submitting a paper proposal, please submit one original and one digital copy. Responses should be marked on the lower left hand corner as follows: RFP 180.26 eRate Highlands Middle School CAT 1 WAN Connections Site visit locations - New Caney Technology Building 1/8/2026 @ 9:30am 21480 Valley Ranch Bend Dr., Porter, TX 77365
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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