HISD470FY2027Internet - RFP27-09-07
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Houston INDEP School District in Houston, TX. Providers can bid until Oct 30, 2026.
| Applicant | Houston INDEP School District |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| County | Harris |
| Form 470 number | 270001399 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Oct 30, 2026 (9 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 292 |
Internet access (Category 1)
HISD is looking to obtain proposals from qualified, responsible vendors that can provide Dedicated Internet Services. Please see RFP documents (27-09-07) for full scope, requirements, and deadlines.Solicitation Documents: HISD solicitation documents are made available online via HISDs electronic bidding portal. It is the responsibility of the vendor submitting a proposal to register in the eBid portal > https://houstonisd.ionwave.net/Login.aspxPre-Proposal Conference: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. (CST). Vendors interested in participating in the Pre-Proposal Conference must RSVP by registering with the link provided in the Event Details tab in IonWave
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 5120.00 Mbps to 102400.00 Mbps | 292 |
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Houston INDEP School District had $9.7 million of E-Rate services before discount, with a 85% E-Rate discount, from Netsync Network Solutions, PS Lightwave, INC, Zayo Group, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $8.9 million | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | PS Lightwave, INC | $656,497 | 5 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $63,804 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $63,804 | 6 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Netsync Network Solutions | $1.5 million | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | PS Lightwave, INC | $628,454 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $63,804 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Zayo Group, LLC | $63,804 | 6 | Jun 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Applicant website: www.houstonisd.org
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.