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Hamilton School District 328 requests installation of 2,000 feet of internal fiber optic cabling for a 10 GB backbone

Hamilton School District 328 in Hamilton, Illinois is seeking bids for the installation of internal fiber optic cabling to establish a 10 GB backbone between switch closets. - Buyer: Hamilton School District 328 (public K-12 school district) - Contact: Dylan Sherman, Technology Director - Scope of Work: - Installation of approximately 2,000 feet of fiber optic cabling (2 units of 1,000 feet each) - Internal connections between switch closets to support a 10 GB backbone - Includes installation and initial configuration - Category: Category Two services (basic maintenance of internal connections and cabling) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers required; 'No Preference' stated - Notable Requirements: - Open to competitive bidding - No unique license or classification requirements specified - Project is part of FCC Form 470 funding year 2027 application - Estimated Contract Value: - Typical range for similar school fiber installation projects: $10,000 - $40,000 - Period of Performance: - To begin after award and continue until installation and configuration are complete - Potential Competitors: - Fiber optic cable manufacturers and installation service providers (e.g., Corning, CommScope, Belden) - Competing Products: - Any standard 10 GB-capable fiber optic cabling meeting school district requirements

Description

The solicitation is for installing fiber optic cabling between switch closets to create a full 10 GB backbone. The work involves Category 2 services including basic maintenance of internal connections and cabling. The project requires approximately 1500 feet of fiber installation at Hamilton School District 328 in Hamilton, Illinois. The procurement is certified and the response deadline is October 13, 2026. The contact person for this solicitation is Dylan Sherman, Technology Director.

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