Bremen High School District 228 - 2027-2028 Internet Access RFP - Tinley Park High School
Bremen CHSD 228School · Midlothian, IL- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jim Boswell
- (708) 396-8448
The 30-second brief
Bremen High School District 228 is seeking proposals for internet access and data transmission services for Tinley Park High School, located at 6111 175th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477. The minimum bandwidth requirement is 10 Gbps, with options requested for incremental speeds up to 20 Gbps, 3- and 5-year contract terms, 128 to 256 IP addresses, and optional DDOS protection. Proposals are due by November 20th, 2026, at 3:00 pm CST. Vendors must have an active Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and provide three references from similar K-12 or higher education installations. Evaluation criteria include Price (50%), Completeness and Accuracy of Proposal (30%), and References and Experience (20%).
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, 10 Gbps minimum bandwidth, Incremental speeds up to 20 Gbps, 128 (/25) to 256 (/24) IP addresses, Optional DDOS protection
Price 50%, Completeness and Accuracy of Proposal 30%, References and Experience 20%
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Summary
Bremen High School District 228 is seeking proposals for internet access and data transmission services for Tinley Park High School, located at 6111 175th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477.
The minimum bandwidth requirement is 10 Gbps, with options requested for incremental speeds up to 20 Gbps, 3- and 5-year contract terms, 128 to 256 IP addresses, and optional DDOS protection. Proposals are due by November 20th, 2026, at 3:00 pm CST. Vendors must have an active Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and provide three references from similar K-12 or higher education installations. Evaluation criteria include Price (50%), Completeness and Accuracy of Proposal (30%), and References and Experience (20%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price 50%
- Completeness and Accuracy of Proposal 30%
- References and Experience 20%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Data Transmission and/or Internet Access
- Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
- 10 Gbps minimum bandwidth
- Incremental speeds up to 20 Gbps
- 128 (/25) to 256 (/24) IP addresses
- Optional DDOS protection
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Internet Access E-Rate Procurement RFP
- Pricing in a separate sealed envelope
- Three references of similar installed systems
- Submit to
- Dr. Jim Boswell, Director of Operations and Technology, Bremen High School District 228, 17101 71st Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477
- Scope location
- Tinley Park, IL
- Reported agency
- Bremen High School District 228
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Bremen CHSD 228?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 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: Dr. Jim Boswell, Director of Operations and Technology, Bremen High School District 228, 17101 71st Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477. For questions, contact Jim Boswell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Bremen CHSD 228 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 Jim Boswell at (708) 396-8448. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Internet Access and Data Transmission Service, 10 Gbps minimum bandwidth, Incremental speeds up to 20 Gbps, 128 (/25) to 256 (/24) IP addresses, Optional DDOS protection. 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: "Price 50%, Completeness and Accuracy of Proposal 30%, References and Experience 20%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Bremen CHSD 228?
All active and historical solicitations from Bremen CHSD 228 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Bremen CHSD 228 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 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: Internet Access E-Rate Procurement RFP, pricing in a separate sealed envelope, three references of similar installed systems. Review the full document from Bremen CHSD 228 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tinley Park, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.