Berwyn North School District 98 - Fiber Optic Wide Area Network Services - RFP 270001175 (2027)
Berwyn North SD 98School · Berwyn, IL- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jerry Steinberg
- (630) 351-6200
The 30-second brief
Berwyn North School District 98 is seeking proposals for a new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) and renewed fiber Internet connection under FCC Form 470 application number 270001175 for Funding Year 2027. The project involves connecting school buildings including Lincoln Middle School, Havlicek Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Prairie Oak Elementary School, and the District Office with 10-Gbps to 50-Gbps fiber optic links and managed Cisco routers or equivalent metropolitan equipment. Vendors must provide turnkey pricing for 3-year and 5-year managed lease term agreements, ensure a minimum 99.99% system uptime, and comply with E-rate program rules, including Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and SPIN requirements. Proposals are due by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12:00 Noon CST via email to Jerry Steinberg at [email protected].
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Berwyn North School District 98 is seeking proposals for a new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) and renewed fiber Internet connection under FCC Form 470 application number 270001175 for Funding Year 2027.
The project involves connecting school buildings including Lincoln Middle School, Havlicek Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Prairie Oak Elementary School, and the District Office with 10-Gbps to 50-Gbps fiber optic links and managed Cisco routers or equivalent metropolitan equipment. Vendors must provide turnkey pricing for 3-year and 5-year managed lease term agreements, ensure a minimum 99.99% system uptime, and comply with E-rate program rules, including Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and SPIN requirements. Proposals are due by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12:00 Noon CST via email to Jerry Steinberg at [email protected].
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Certificates of Insurance
- Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- E-rate examples or references
- Network drawing
- Managed lease contract
- Maintenance contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- BERWYN, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Berwyn North SD 98?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jerry Steinberg.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Berwyn North SD 98 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 Jerry Steinberg at (630) 351-6200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Berwyn North SD 98?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Certificates of Insurance, Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), E-rate examples or references, network drawing, managed lease contract, maintenance contract. Review the full document from Berwyn North SD 98 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: BERWYN, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.