Armstrong Township High School District 225 Network Upgrade RFP - 270000654 (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
Armstrong Township High School District 225 seeks proposals for a network upgrade project involving switches, wireless access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, antennas, connectors, and cabling to provide a fully-functional turnkey LAN/WLAN infrastructure under FCC E-Rate Form 470 #270000654. The scope includes internal connections, basic maintenance, and managed internal broadband services at Armstrong Township High School located at 30474 Smith Street, Armstrong, IL. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 9:30 am Central. Bids are due by December 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm Central, submitted via email to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria focus primarily on the cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing, experience, and references.
Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses, Switches, Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses, Wireless Controllers, Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses, Firewall Service and Components, Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components, Cabling
Cost of eligible goods and services, Technical details, Pricing and terms, Experience, References, Adherence to response format
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Summary
Armstrong Township High School District 225 seeks proposals for a network upgrade project involving switches, wireless access points, wireless controllers, firewalls, antennas, connectors, and cabling to provide a fully-functional turnkey LAN/WLAN infrastructure under FCC E-Rate Form 470 #270000654.
The scope includes internal connections, basic maintenance, and managed internal broadband services at Armstrong Township High School located at 30474 Smith Street, Armstrong, IL. A voluntary site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026, at 9:30 am Central. Bids are due by December 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm Central, submitted via email to [email protected]. Evaluation criteria focus primarily on the cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing, experience, and references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Switches
- Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Wireless Access Points
- Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Wireless Controllers
- Firewall Service
- Components
- Necessary Software and Licenses
- Firewall Service and Components
- Antennas
- Connectors
- Related Components
- Cabling
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Line-item pricing for Appendix A
- Technical description of 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 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: Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses, Switches, Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses, Wireless Access Points, Wireless Controllers and Necessary Software and Licenses, Wireless Controllers, Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses, Firewall Serv. 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?
All active and historical solicitations from Armstrong Twp HSD 225 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Armstrong Twp HSD 225 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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 for Appendix A, Technical description of equivalent products, Company certifications and connections, Two 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.