Centralia City School District 135 - Fiber Optic Wide Area Network Services - RFP 2026
Centralia SD 135School · Centralia, IL- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Don Ford
- (618) 545-6603
The 30-second brief
Centralia City School District 135 seeks proposals for a renewed or new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) service to connect its school buildings together, including District Office, Centralia Junior High School/Central Middle School, Jordan Elementary School, and Schiller Elementary School. The district presently has a 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic WAN and requires a 3-year managed lease term agreement with 99.99% system up-time. Proposals are due by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST. Technical and E-rate questions must be emailed to Jerry Steinberg. E-rate funding year 2027 applies.
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Centralia City School District 135 seeks proposals for a renewed or new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) service to connect its school buildings together, including District Office, Centralia Junior High School/Central Middle School, Jordan Elementary School, and Schiller Elementary School.
The district presently has a 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic WAN and requires a 3-year managed lease term agreement with 99.99% system up-time. Proposals are due by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST. Technical and E-rate questions must be emailed to Jerry Steinberg. E-rate funding year 2027 applies.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- E-rate examples or references
- Network drawing
- Managed lease/sales contract
- Maintenance contract
- Certificates of Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- Centralia, IL
- Reported agency
- Centralia School District 135
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Centralia SD 135?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. 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 Don Ford.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Centralia SD 135 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 Don Ford at (618) 545-6603. 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 Centralia SD 135?
All active and historical solicitations from Centralia SD 135 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Centralia SD 135 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 16, 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: Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), E-rate examples or references, Network drawing, Managed lease/sales contract, Maintenance contract, Certificates of Insurance. Review the full document from Centralia SD 135 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Centralia, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.