E-Rate #270001222

Managed 10-Gbps fiber WAN and routers for three Proviso high schools

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking a turnkey, managed 10-Gbps fiber WAN for three high schools. - Government buyer: Proviso Township High Schools District 209, District office; Cook County, Illinois. - Locations and capacity: Proviso East High School, Proviso Mathematics & Science Academy, and Proviso West High School; each requires a 10-Gbps connection. - OEM and equipment: Cisco is the named OEM. Provide one managed Cisco router or equivalent metropolitan-area networking device at each school (3 total) for network diagnosis and management. - Services requested: A 12-month managed leased fiber-optic WAN, including network design, installation and construction, permits and rights of way, initial configuration, and fiber handoff to each school's main distribution frame. - Key service requirements: Minimum 99.99% uptime and a point of presence in the Chicago metropolitan area. Proposals should include a network design drawing and a turnkey managed-lease price. - E-rate and vendor qualifications: Identify eligible and ineligible costs separately, provide a SPIN, offer the Lowest Corresponding Price, and demonstrate E-rate good standing. Provide relevant E-rate and comparable Illinois fiber-service references. - Selection and implementation: Cost is important, alongside service quality and reliability. Implementation is contingent on E-rate and school board approval.

Description

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 seeks proposals for renewed or new managed fiber-optic WAN services connecting three high school locations for a 12-month term. The district currently has a 10-Gigabit-per-second managed fiber WAN and cloud-based fiber network; proposals should provide a turnkey managed lease quote, including installation and construction costs, for connections at 10 Gbps per location. The RFP specifies reliability of at least 99.99% uptime and requests vendors to provide cost-effective pricing and E-rate-compliant proposals. Proposals are to be emailed to the listed recipients, with the Form 470 number and district name in the subject line; the source presents October 30 and October 27, 2026, as response deadlines and advises confirming the applicable deadline.

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