# E-Rate #270002564

Dunlap School District 323 10 Gbps WAN Connectivity and Network Equipment

**Posted:** October 26, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002564
**NAICS:** 517111, 517311, 423690

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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