Opportunity
E-Rate #270002207
Self-provisioned fiber network maintenance for Ball-Chatham School District 5
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 18, 2026
Identifier
270002207
NAICS
517111
Ball-Chatham School District 5 in Chatham, Illinois, is seeking support for its self-provisioned fiber network. - Buyer: Ball-Chatham School District 5, a school district in Sangamon County, Illinois. - Request: One Category One network item/service for maintenance of self-provisioned fiber, with capacity from 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps. - Installation and initial configuration are not requested. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, manufacturer, or service vendor is named. Equivalent or comparable brands may be considered where applicable. - Notable requirements: The district seeks flexibility to add or remove services as needed and requests protection if E-Rate funding is discontinued. Bids should identify any free services and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price.
Description
BALL-CHATHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 seeks fiber maintenance for self-provisioned fiber. The Form 470 lists Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access, with a minimum capacity of 5 Gbps and a maximum capacity of 10 Gbps, for one unit. Bids must reference Form 470 number 270002207 and be emailed to the contact identified in the form; the response deadline is November 18, 2026. Bids must follow local and state procurement guidelines and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price.