Centralia SD 135 - Fiber Optic Wide Area Network Services and Internet - Form 470 270001962 (2027)
Centralia SD 135School · Centralia, IL- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Jerry Steinberg
- (630) 351-6200
The 30-second brief
Centralia City School District 135 is seeking proposals for a renewed managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) service and internet connection to connect its school buildings together in Centralia, Illinois. The project involves a 1-year managed lease term starting after July 1, 2027, with a minimum 99.99% system uptime, managed Cisco routers or equivalent, and turnkey installation into the Main Distribution Frame/MDF of each school. Connected locations include the District Office (400 S. Elm St.), Centralia Junior High School/Central Middle School (900 S. Pine St.), Jordan Elementary School (311 Airport Rd.), and Schiller Elementary School (800 W. 4th St.). Proposals are due by Monday, November 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST. Vendors must participate in the federal E-rate program, provide their SPIN number, and demonstrate at least three E-rate references in Illinois.
Managed Lease Fiber Optic Wide Area Network service; 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic Link for District Office and three school sites; managed Cisco router or equivalent equipment for each site; turnkey installation including all connection and construction costs into MDF; network Visio drawing and route details
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Centralia City School District 135 is seeking proposals for a renewed managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) service and internet connection to connect its school buildings together in Centralia, Illinois.
The project involves a 1-year managed lease term starting after July 1, 2027, with a minimum 99.99% system uptime, managed Cisco routers or equivalent, and turnkey installation into the Main Distribution Frame/MDF of each school. Connected locations include the District Office (400 S. Elm St.), Centralia Junior High School/Central Middle School (900 S. Pine St.), Jordan Elementary School (311 Airport Rd.), and Schiller Elementary School (800 W. 4th St.). Proposals are due by Monday, November 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST. Vendors must participate in the federal E-rate program, provide their SPIN number, and demonstrate at least three E-rate references in Illinois.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Managed Lease Fiber Optic Wide Area Network service
- 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic Link for District Office and three school sites
- Managed Cisco router or equivalent equipment for each site
- Turnkey installation including all connection and construction costs into MDF
- Network Visio drawing and route details
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- E-rate references
- Proof of insurance ($1,000,000 comprehensive, liability, and worker's compensation)
- Managed lease/sales contract and maintenance contract
- Network Visio drawing
- Submit to
- Proposals should be emailed to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] with Form 470 number and school district name in the subject line.
- 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. 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: Proposals should be emailed to [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected] with Form 470 number and school district name in the subject line.. For questions, contact Jerry Steinberg.
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 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 Lease Fiber Optic Wide Area Network service; 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic Link for District Office and three school sites; managed Cisco router or equivalent equipment for each site; turnkey installation including all connection and construction costs into MDF; network Visio drawing and. 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 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 1 year. 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 references, proof of insurance ($1,000,000 comprehensive, liability, and worker's compensation), managed lease/sales contract and maintenance cont. 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.