Opportunity
E-Rate #270001117
Somonauk School District seeks 1 Gbps data transmission service with optional 1.5 Gbps upgrade
Posted
November 06, 2026
Respond By
December 04, 2026
Identifier
270001117
NAICS
517311, 517919
Somonauk School District 432 is seeking bids for a high-capacity connection between its high school and a regional network. - Buyer: Somonauk School District 432, Somonauk, DeKalb County, Illinois; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - Service requested: One standalone data transmission connection from Somonauk Community High School to the regional network, at approximately 1 Gbps (listed as 1,024 Mbps). - Provide separate pricing for an optional 1.5 Gbps upgrade and applicable special-construction costs. - Installation and initial configuration are required; internet access is billed separately. - Named provider: DeKalb Advancement Technology Authority (DATA) is identified as the provider of the District’s existing fiber-optic data transport service. No prospective bidder or product manufacturer is named. - Pricing and term requirements: Price both bandwidth levels for initial terms of 1, 3, and 5 years, with separate voluntary extension options of 3 or 5 years. Itemize monthly recurring and one-time charges, price adjustments, and any E-Rate-ineligible components. - Other notable requirements: The District may adjust the number of lines, sites, or circuits and may award separate contracts to one or multiple providers for leased lit fiber and/or dedicated internet services.
Description
Somonauk School District 432 is seeking proposals for approximately 1 Gbps data transmission service from Somonauk Community High School to the regional network, with internet access billed separately. Vendors must also provide separate pricing for an optional 1.5 Gbps service, initial contract terms of one, three, and five years, and voluntary extension options of three and five years. Proposals must identify recurring and nonrecurring charges, applicable price adjustments, and any E-Rate-ineligible components separately. The District may modify quantities and may award contracts to one or multiple providers.