RFP-783-UofH-3080 Fiber IRU and Internet Service FY26

The University of Houston has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Fiber Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) and Internet Service for Fiscal Year 2026 under commodity code 20827 (Communications: Networking, Linking, etc.). This sealed bid procurement seeks to procure long-term network connectivity services to support intra-campus and internet network requirements across all University of Houston System (UHS) locations. 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 confidential until the closing time. The solicitation is open to the public and maintains confidential pricing throughout the bidding process. The procurement allows responses by proxy, though specific evaluation criteria, payment terms, cost analysis requirements, and contract term duration have not been detailed in the available documentation.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types. No information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements for technology integration has been provided in the available materials. Similarly, the estimated contract value, budget range, or award value has not been disclosed in the solicitation summary. Prospective bidders should contact the University of Houston directly or review the complete RFP document for additional details regarding technical specifications, performance requirements, insurance and bonding obligations, and any other conditions necessary to submit a competitive proposal.