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Dunlap School District 323 10 Gbps WAN Connectivity and Network Equipment

Dunlap School District 323 is seeking proposals for 10 Gbps WAN connectivity and related network equipment for six district locations. - Government buyer: Dunlap School District 323, Peoria County, Illinois; no sub-agency or procurement office is identified. - Services requested: Six 10 Gbps WAN connections from the data center at Dunlap Middle School to Dunlap Valley Middle School, Banner Elementary School, Hickory Grove Elementary School, Wilder-Waite Grade School, Ridgeview Elementary School, and the Dunlap Activity Center. - Proposals may offer fully managed leased lit-fiber transport or leased dark fiber. - Pricing should address applicable construction, recurring service or lease charges, and dark-fiber maintenance and operations. - Equipment requested: Six units of Category One network equipment rated for 10 Gbps, with installation and initial configuration indicated. The equipment should make the Internet connection functional. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, product brand, part number, or vendor is specified; equivalent brands may be considered. - Notable requirements: Identify the proposed transmission technology and distinguish eligible from ineligible costs. No specific equipment models or part numbers are provided.

Description

Dunlap School District 323 seeks bids for a 10 Gbps WAN connection from the data center/hub at Dunlap Middle School to six eligible locations. Proposals may offer fully managed leased lit-fiber transport or leased dark fiber, including applicable construction, maintenance, and operations costs. The district also seeks any Category One network equipment needed to make its Internet connection functional. Email-only submissions are due November 23, 2026; the requested service start date is July 1, 2027.

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