ESBD_482456_1768320067848_1352722.pdf

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the University of Houston (UofH) for Fiber Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) and Internet Service in Fiscal Year 2026. The RFP seeks to procure long-term network connectivity services to support intra-campus and internet network requirements across all UHS locations. The procurement falls under commodity code 20827 (Communications: Networking, Linking, etc.). The RFP was released on January 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST with a questions and answers deadline of January 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. Sealed bids are due on February 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, with bids remaining sealed until the closing time. The solicitation is open to the public and will be sealed until the bid closing date.

The RFP is designated as a sealed bid procurement with confidential pricing. No estimated value has been specified in the summary. Payment terms, cost analysis requirements, alternate items, and auto-scoring provisions have not been indicated. The procurement allows responses by proxy and does not utilize a panel questionnaire. No award date or specific contract term duration has been provided in the summary documentation. Additional details regarding pricing structure, set-asides, incumbent status, and funding sources are not included in this event summary.