E-rate FY26 HCSD WAN

The Harris County School District is requesting proposals for leased lit fiber transport, without internet access, for delivery of wide area network (WAN) services of 10 Gbps. The new service is being planned to begin on July 1, 2026. The District is looking for interested vendors who can provide solutions that will address its current and future needs. The District is open to all proposals from vendors that meet the District's needs and qualifications based on the information outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP).

Bidders will be given the opportunity to survey the schools to determine the equipment that is needed. No consideration will be given for the vendor's lack of information, and the site survey is designed to make sure that all potential bidders are creating designs based on the same survey. The survey will be held on January 6, 2026 at 9:30am Eastern. Bidders are to report to the Harris County School District Technology Office located at 757 Carver Circle, Hamilton, Georgia 31811. (Directions to Harris County School District Technology Office and Professional Learning Lab)

E-rate FY26 HCSD Wide Area Network (WAN) RFP

TIMELINE AND KEY MILESTONES

December 12, 2025: RFP issued

January 6, 2026: Optional site survey (9:30 Eastern)

January 14, 2026: Deadline for questions regarding bid specifications (4:00 Eastern)

January 28, 2026: Proposal deadline (noon Eastern)