Award
E-Rate #2699000765.002
E-Rate 471 - MCLEAN COUNTY SCH DIST UNIT 5 - Fiber
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$29,911.00
Ceiling
$29,911.00
Awarded
March 25, 2026
Identifier
2699000765.002
The McLean County School District Unit 5 in Illinois received an award for a fiber Ethernet data connection between multiple sites within its network, utilizing 1 Gbps bandwidth. The total project cost is $29,911.68, covering a 24-month period. The award was for a single fiber Ethernet service with a cost of approximately $103.86 per Gbps. The procurement was conducted through the USAC E-Rate program, with the award amount obligated at $29,911.68. The contract details specify a fiber Ethernet connection, with the service type and technical specifications outlined. The contact for the project is behrensdc@unit5.org. The procurement region is Illinois (US-IL). Likely competitors for similar awards include companies specializing in fiber optic network services, such as Crown Castle, Zayo Group, and Uniti Fiber.
Description
This solicitation is for a data connection between two or more sites entirely within the applicant’s network, utilizing fiber Ethernet technology with 1 Gbps bandwidth. The total project cost is $29,911.68 for a 24-month duration.