Consolidated High School District 230 - E-Rate Form 470 IT Infrastructure and Internet Access - 270000695 (2027)
Cons HSD 230School · Orland Park, IL- Due
- Nov 24, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- John Connolly
- (708) 745-5253
The 30-second brief
Consolidated High School District 230 seeks E-Rate funding year 2027 proposals for data transmission, internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance of internal connections across four schools in Illinois. Requested equipment and services include 2 firewalls (Fortinet 901G or equivalent), 25,000 feet of cabling and patch cables, 30 wireless access points (Juniper Mist AP47, AP66 or equivalent), 30 switches (Juniper EX4400 or equivalent), and 20 uninterruptable power supply units (APC 1500/2200 Lithium-Ion or equivalent). Bids are due by November 24, 2026, and must be submitted by email to the Technical Contact referencing FCC Form 470 #270000695.
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access; Category One Maintenance and Operations; Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2); Cabling (25, 000 feet); Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 30); Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 30); Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 20)
Price
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Summary
Consolidated High School District 230 seeks E-Rate funding year 2027 proposals for data transmission, internet access, internal connections, and basic maintenance of internal connections across four schools in Illinois.
Requested equipment and services include 2 firewalls (Fortinet 901G or equivalent), 25,000 feet of cabling and patch cables, 30 wireless access points (Juniper Mist AP47, AP66 or equivalent), 30 switches (Juniper EX4400 or equivalent), and 20 uninterruptable power supply units (APC 1500/2200 Lithium-Ion or equivalent). Bids are due by November 24, 2026, and must be submitted by email to the Technical Contact referencing FCC Form 470 #270000695.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Data Transmission and/or Internet Access
- Category One Maintenance and Operations
- Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2)
- Cabling (25, 000 feet)
- Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 30)
- Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 30)
- Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 20)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Orland Park, IL
- Reported agency
- Consolidated High School District 230
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Cons HSD 230?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 24, 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]. For questions, contact John Connolly.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Cons HSD 230 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 Bid 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 John Connolly at (708) 745-5253. 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; Category One Maintenance and Operations; Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 2); Cabling (25, 000 feet); Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty 30); Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses (qty. 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" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cons HSD 230?
All active and historical solicitations from Cons HSD 230 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Cons HSD 230 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 November 24, 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 Bid?
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: E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). Review the full document from Cons HSD 230 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Orland Park, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.