Armstrong Township High School District 225 Cable Upgrade RFP 270000656 - 2027
Armstrong Twp HSD 225School · Armstrong, IL- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 35 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nick Hipsher
The 30-second brief
The Armstrong Township High School District 225 seeks bids for a project to remove and replace the cable connection between the High School and the High School AG Building with a fiber connection under FCC Form 470 application number 270000656. Bidders will supply time and materials pricing to install a fiber optic cable run of approximately 250 lineal feet from the computer lab basement in the High School to the AG shop. Additional requested services include internal connections and basic maintenance for cabling, switches and necessary software and licenses, antennas, connectors, and related components, and racks. All proposals must adhere to FCC E-Rate rules, and cost of eligible goods and services will be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. Bids should be e-mailed to Nick Hipsher by 2 pm Central on December 8, 2026.
Internal Connections - Cabling (qty 250 Feet); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Cabling (qty 250 Feet); Internal Connections - Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2 Each); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Switches (qty 2 Each); Internal Connections - Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (qty 4 Each); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (qty 4 Each); Internal Connections - Racks (qty 2 Each); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Racks (qty 2 Each)
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
The Armstrong Township High School District 225 seeks bids for a project to remove and replace the cable connection between the High School and the High School AG Building with a fiber connection under FCC Form 470 application number 270000656.
Bidders will supply time and materials pricing to install a fiber optic cable run of approximately 250 lineal feet from the computer lab basement in the High School to the AG shop. Additional requested services include internal connections and basic maintenance for cabling, switches and necessary software and licenses, antennas, connectors, and related components, and racks. All proposals must adhere to FCC E-Rate rules, and cost of eligible goods and services will be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. Bids should be e-mailed to Nick Hipsher by 2 pm Central on December 8, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Internal Connections - Cabling (qty 250 Feet)
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Cabling (qty 250 Feet)
- Internal Connections - Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2 Each)
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Switches (qty 2 Each)
- Internal Connections - Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (qty 4 Each)
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components (qty 4 Each)
- Internal Connections - Racks (qty 2 Each)
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Racks (qty 2 Each)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Per-run pricing for each item
- Two (2) reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN Number
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Armstrong, IL
- Reported agency
- Armstrong Township High School District 225
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Armstrong Twp HSD 225?
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 Twp HSD 225 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: Internal Connections - Cabling (qty 250 Feet); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Cabling (qty 250 Feet); Internal Connections - Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2 Each); Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections - Switches (qty 2 Each); Internal Connections - Antennas, Con. 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 Twp HSD 225?
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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: Per-run pricing for each item, Two (2) reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, Ready-to-execute contract. Review the full document from Armstrong Twp HSD 225 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.