Cary CCSD 26 - RFP for Fiber Optic Wide Area Network Services - 2026
Cary CCSD 26School · Cary, IL- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 29 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jerry Steinberg
- (630) 351-6200
The 30-second brief
Cary Elementary School District 26 seeks proposals for a new or renewed managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) and 1Gb fiber Internet connection. The project involves connecting four schools via 500-Megabit per second links and one Transportation Center via a 100-Megabit per second link to the headend at District Office/Cary Junior High School in Cary, Illinois, with a 12-month managed lease term. Vendors must provide turnkey pricing, Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) per E-rate program rules, SPIN number, and proof of at least three E-rate references. Proposals are due by Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST via email to district and consultant contacts. Evaluation criteria include price, service, reliability, incumbency, and point of presence.
Managed Fiber Optic WAN service, Base Proposal Managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, Option 1 500-Megabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting four schools, Option 2 100-Megabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting Transportation Center
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Cary Elementary School District 26 seeks proposals for a new or renewed managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) and 1Gb fiber Internet connection.
The project involves connecting four schools via 500-Megabit per second links and one Transportation Center via a 100-Megabit per second link to the headend at District Office/Cary Junior High School in Cary, Illinois, with a 12-month managed lease term. Vendors must provide turnkey pricing, Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) per E-rate program rules, SPIN number, and proof of at least three E-rate references. Proposals are due by Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST via email to district and consultant contacts. Evaluation criteria include price, service, reliability, incumbency, and point of presence.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Managed Fiber Optic WAN service, Base Proposal Managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, Option 1 500-Megabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting four schools, Option 2 100-Megabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting Transportation Center
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Certificates of Insurance
- Network drawing of Fiber Optic WAN design
- Typical managed lease/sales contract
- Maintenance contract
- E-rate examples or references
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- Cary, IL
- Reported agency
- Cary Elementary School District 26
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Cary CCSD 26?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 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], [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Jerry Steinberg.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cary CCSD 26 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed Fiber Optic WAN service, Base Proposal Managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, Option 1 500-Megabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting four schools, Option 2 100-Megabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting Transportation Center. 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, 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 Cary CCSD 26?
All active and historical solicitations from Cary CCSD 26 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cary CCSD 26 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 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: Certificates of Insurance, network drawing of Fiber Optic WAN design, typical managed lease/sales contract, maintenance contract, E-rate examples or references. Review the full document from Cary CCSD 26 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cary, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.