The Alvin College is seeking proposals for a complete Network Access Control (NAC) solution based on Aruba ClearPass. Proposals are due February 24, 2026. The college will evaluate proposals and make a final decision. The contract term will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional years. Vendors must procure all products and services through a valid state or cooperative purchasing agreement. All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing by email before noon cdt, february 13, 2026. The college reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The project duration is 120 days, with a preferred completion of 90 days pending board approval.
The target project duration is 120 days, with a preferred completion of 90 days pending board approval. The target project duration is 120 days, with a preferred completion of 90 days pending board approval.
Invoices are to be submitted to the accounts payable department and payment will be processed in accordance with texas government code, subchapter b, payments and interest, chapter **** receipt of a properly executed invoice and verification of delivery or service from the respective department, payment will be processed in accordance with texas government code, subchapter b, payments and interest, chapter ****.
The contractor shall provide warranty details for parts and labor on the proposal form. contractor shall provide warranty details for parts and labor on proposal form.
The college will consider the purchase price, the reputation of the vendor, the quality of the vendors goods or services, the extent to which the goods or services meet the colleges needs, and the total longterm cost to the college. when determining the method listed under subchapter a that provides the best value, the college shall consider any of the criteria below reference texas education code, sec ****.
The college will make selection among the respondents deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among those submitting proposals on the basis of the evaluation factors included in the rfp, including price. selection shall be made among the respondents deemed to be fully qualified and best suited among those submitting proposals on the basis of the evaluation factors included in the rfp, including price.
A vendor who has timely responded to an invitation to bid, request for proposal, or competitive sealed proposal, but is not awarded the bid, has the right to protest the bid award if the amount of the bid is over 50, 000 in the aggregate. a vendor who has timely responded to an invitation to bid, request for proposal, or competitive sealed proposal, but is not awarded the bid, has the right to protest the bid award if the amount of the bid is over 50, 000 in the aggregate.