E-Rate #270002608

Illinois school office seeks internet connectivity and managed broadband services

Regional Office of Education #20 is seeking FY2027 E-Rate connectivity and managed broadband services for offices and school facilities in Illinois. - Government buyer: Regional Office of Education #20; the notice identifies the buyer but does not specify a sub-agency or office. - Connectivity services for the Carmi District Office: One bundled internet access and data transmission service and one standalone data transmission service, each with a requested capacity range of 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Installation and initial configuration are required; transport to the Illinois Century Network is identified as an option. - Managed broadband for Norris City: One managed internal broadband services (MIBS) requirement for a school building with fewer than 10 PCs, fewer than 100 Chromebooks, and approximately 1–3 existing Fortinet access points. - OEMs and named network: Fortinet is the only named OEM, and its access points are existing equipment rather than items requested for purchase. The Illinois Century Network is named as a possible transport destination. - Timing and contract value: The Carmi location is expected to begin service in July 2027. Contract duration, end date, options, and estimated value are not specified.

Description

The Regional Office of Education #20 is seeking bids for internet access at its new Carmi District Office, including internet access and transport back to the Illinois Century Network as options. The request includes Category 1 services with capacity options from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. It also seeks managed internal broadband services for one school building in Norris City, Illinois, which has fewer than 10 PC devices, fewer than 100 Chromebooks, and approximately 1–3 Fortinet access points. Responses are due November 23, 2026.

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