Opportunity
E-Rate #270001337
Evanston-Skokie School District 65 Internet Access, 2–5 Gbps
Posted
October 01, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
270001337
NAICS
517111, 517311, 517919
Evanston-Skokie School District 65 is seeking high-capacity internet access and data transmission service for 20 eligible entities. - Government buyer: Evanston-Skokie School District 65; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested service: One internet connection with a requested capacity of 2 Gbps or 5 Gbps, including installation and initial configuration. - DDoS protection: Preferred. Any DDoS-related costs considered ineligible must be separately itemized and allocated apart from eligible-service pricing. - Pricing and term options: Provide pricing for 1-, 2-, and 3-year service terms; no specific term or service dates are stated. - Requirements: Identify the provider’s SPIN, distinguish eligible and ineligible products, services, and components, and use a realistic allocation method for ineligible costs. Providers must meet applicable FCC and USAC requirements, be in good standing with USAC, and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price. - OEMs and named vendors: None are identified in the notice or attachment.
Description
Evanston-Skokie School District 65 is seeking proposals for a new internet connection at 2 Gbps or 5 Gbps; the district currently has a 2-Gbps connection. Proposals should include pricing for 1-, 2-, and 3-year terms, and a solution supporting ineligible DDoS services is preferred, with those costs listed separately from eligible service pricing. Proposals must be emailed to the designated contacts and include the Form 470 number and district name in the subject line. The source gives two response deadlines: October 29, 2026 in the structured record and November 6, 2026 at 12:00 noon CST in the description.