Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District 61 Network Upgrade RFP FY 2027 - Form 470 #270000653
Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61School · Armstrong, IL- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 35 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nick Hipsher
The 30-second brief
Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District 61 seeks proposals for Category 2 E-Rate network equipment, internal connections, basic maintenance, and managed internal broadband services under Form 470 #270000653. The scope includes supplying and installing 4 +/- switches, 19 +/- wireless access points, 1 +/- firewall, cabling, antennas, connectors, wireless controllers, software licenses, and related hardware for a fully-functional turnkey LAN/WLAN infrastructure at Armstrong Ellis Elementary School in Armstrong, IL. Bids must include line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalent products, company certifications, E-Rate SPIN number, two reference sites, and a ready-to-execute contract. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 9 am Central. Proposals are due by 2 pm Central on December 8, 2026, and must be e-mailed to Nick Hipsher.
4 +/- switches, 19 +/- access points, 1 +/- firewall, Cabling, Antennas, Connectors, Wireless controllers, Software and hardware components, Multi-year licenses, Basic maintenance, Managed internal broadband services, Onsite professional training
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District 61 seeks proposals for Category 2 E-Rate network equipment, internal connections, basic maintenance, and managed internal broadband services under Form 470 #270000653.
The scope includes supplying and installing 4 +/- switches, 19 +/- wireless access points, 1 +/- firewall, cabling, antennas, connectors, wireless controllers, software licenses, and related hardware for a fully-functional turnkey LAN/WLAN infrastructure at Armstrong Ellis Elementary School in Armstrong, IL. Bids must include line-item pricing, technical descriptions for equivalent products, company certifications, E-Rate SPIN number, two reference sites, and a ready-to-execute contract. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 9 am Central. Proposals are due by 2 pm Central on December 8, 2026, and must be e-mailed to Nick Hipsher.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
12- 4 +/- switches
- 19 +/- access points
- 1 +/- firewall
- Cabling
- Antennas
- Connectors
- Wireless controllers
- Software and hardware components
- Multi-year licenses
- Basic maintenance
- Managed internal broadband services
- Onsite professional training
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Line-item pricing
- Technical description for equivalent products
- Company certifications and connections
- Two reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Armstrong, IL
- Reported agency
- Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District 61
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Nick Hipsher.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Nick Hipsher. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 4 +/- switches, 19 +/- access points, 1 +/- firewall, Cabling, Antennas, Connectors, Wireless controllers, Software and hardware components, Multi-year licenses, Basic maintenance, Managed internal broadband services, Onsite professional training. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 8, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: line-item pricing, technical description for equivalent products, company certifications and connections, two reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, ready-to-execute contract. Review the full document from Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Armstrong, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.