# 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.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001124/135859/22586588-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001124_CERTIFIED.pdf)