Opportunity
E-Rate #270001124
Internet Access, Network Equipment, and Managed Broadband Services for Northwest Special Education Cooperative (E-Rate)
Posted
September 24, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
270001124
NAICS
517311, 517911
Northwest Special Education Cooperative in Elizabeth, Illinois is seeking bids for E-Rate eligible Internet and network solutions. - Government Buyer: - Northwest Special Education Cooperative (public school entity in Jo Daviess County, IL) - Products and Services Requested: - Internet Access and Data Transmission Service at 1Gbps-2Gbps capacity - Includes installation and initial configuration - Category One Network Equipment - Any and all equipment required to make the Internet connection functional - Equivalent brands will be considered; no specific OEMs named - Includes installation and initial configuration - Managed Internal Broadband Services - Covers all eligible internal broadband hardware and software - Includes installation and initial configuration - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide shipping charges and a scope of work for installation - Service provider must offer both one-year and multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions - Compliance with E-Rate program requirements, including lowest corresponding price - Eligible and ineligible products/services must be clearly delineated - Proposals must be submitted via email to the technical contact - Cooperative reserves the right to refuse all bids - No specific OEMs are named; equivalent brands and solutions are acceptable
Description
This solicitation is for Internet Access and Data Transmission Service at 1Gbps-2Gbps capacity and Category 1 network equipment necessary to make the Internet connection functional. The applicant is the Northwest Special Education Cooperative, a school entity located in Elizabeth, Illinois. The project also includes Managed Internal Broadband Services for all eligible hardware and software. Bids must include shipping charges where applicable and a scope of work for installation services. The service start date is July 1, 2027, and the applicant reserves the right to refuse all bids.