# E-Rate #270002075

Woodland CUSD 5 seeks dedicated fiber internet service with bandwidth options up to 5 Gbps

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002075
**NAICS:** 517111

Woodland CUSD 5 is seeking a provider for dedicated fiber internet access and data transmission at its Streator, Illinois location.
- **Government buyer:** Woodland CUSD 5, a school district in Illinois; no specific sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Service requested:** One bundled Category 1 service for internet access and transport over leased, dedicated, symmetric fiber.
  - Minimum capacity: 1 Gbps; bidders must provide pricing for 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and bandwidth increases up to 5 Gbps.
  - Include a managed router and identify its manufacturer and model; no router OEM is specified in the request.
  - Installation and initial configuration are required. Quote installation/configuration separately if needed for a new service or upgrade.
- **Named provider:** Mediacom is identified as the current service provider; the procurement does not name a required service provider or router manufacturer.
- **Notable requirements:** Itemize applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges, and distinguish eligible from ineligible costs. Price of eligible services is the primary evaluation factor. Service and contract are contingent on E-Rate funding and local board approval.
- **Term:** Service is expected to begin in 2027, with a requested base term of either three or five years and two voluntary 12-month extensions.

### Description

Woodland CUSD 5 is seeking bids for Category 1 internet access and data transmission services, including a bundled internet service and transport circuit. The requested service is dedicated, symmetric fiber with a minimum bandwidth of 1 Gbps and options up to 5 Gbps; bids must price the requested bandwidth tiers and include a managed router. The contract term is three or five years, with services beginning July 1, 2027, and two voluntary 12-month extensions. Bids must be submitted by email and comply with the RFP requirements, including identification of eligible and ineligible costs, fees, and surcharges.

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