Byron Community School District #226 Switch Purchase RFP 2027 - 270003853
Byron CUSD 226School · Byron, IL- Due
- Jan 15, 2027
- 63 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Scott Spahr
- (815) 234-5491
The 30-second brief
Byron Community School District #226 seeks proposals for a project to supply the replacement or addition of edge network access switches and related internal connections, basic maintenance, and managed internal broadband services in eligible locations under E-Rate Form 470 #270003853. The project scope includes 9 switches (C9300L-48UXG-4X-M or equivalent), power cords, stacking kits, stacking cables, and 5-year Meraki enterprise licenses (LIC-C9300-48E-5Y). Bids are due by January 15, 2027, and technical questions must be submitted by December 11, 2026. This procurement is contingent upon successful E-Rate funding.
C9300L-48UXG-4X-M, MA-PWR-CORD-US-FR, C9300L-STAK-KIT2-M, STACK-T3A-1M-M, LIC-C9300-48E-5Y
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
Byron Community School District #226 seeks proposals for a project to supply the replacement or addition of edge network access switches and related internal connections, basic maintenance, and managed internal broadband services in eligible locations under E-Rate Form 470 #270003853.
The project scope includes 9 switches (C9300L-48UXG-4X-M or equivalent), power cords, stacking kits, stacking cables, and 5-year Meraki enterprise licenses (LIC-C9300-48E-5Y). Bids are due by January 15, 2027, and technical questions must be submitted by December 11, 2026. This procurement is contingent upon successful E-Rate funding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- C9300L-48UXG-4X-M
- MA-PWR-CORD-US-FR
- C9300L-STAK-KIT2-M
- STACK-T3A-1M-M
- LIC-C9300-48E-5Y
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Line-item pricing
- 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
- Byron, IL
- Reported agency
- Byron Community School District #226
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Byron CUSD 226?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 15, 2027. 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 Scott Spahr.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Byron CUSD 226 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 Scott Spahr at (815) 234-5491. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: C9300L-48UXG-4X-M, MA-PWR-CORD-US-FR, C9300L-STAK-KIT2-M, STACK-T3A-1M-M, LIC-C9300-48E-5Y. 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 Byron CUSD 226?
All active and historical solicitations from Byron CUSD 226 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Byron CUSD 226 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 January 15, 2027, 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 of equivalent products, company certifications and connections, two reference sites, E-Rate SPIN Number, ready-to-execute contract. Review the full document from Byron CUSD 226 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Byron, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
