Kankakee School District 111 - Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) and Internet Services - 2027
Kankakee SD 111School · Kankakee, IL- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Jerry Steinberg
- (630) 351-6200
The 30-second brief
Kankakee School District 111 seeks proposals for a new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, or WAN, services to connect ten school buildings together at speed options of 5-Gbps and 10-Gbps, plus a fiber Internet connection at a speed of 10-Gbps to terminate in the MDF/server room at the District Office/Montessori School in Kankakee, IL. The project falls under FCC Form 470 Application Number 270001176 for E-rate Funding Year 2027. Vendors must provide pricing tables for 3-year and 5-year contracts for the WAN and 2- and 3-year contracts for Internet access, ensuring Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) per E-rate rules. Proposals are due by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST, and must be submitted via email to Jerry Steinberg and Karen Applehoff of Telesolutions Consultants LLC, and Daniel Dannenberg at Kankakee School District 111. Required qualifications include three references in Illinois or within 50 miles, 99.99% system up-time service level agreement, $1,000,000 comprehensive, liability, and worker's compensation insurance, and compliance with USAC rules and prevailing wage requirements.
Managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) services, 5-Gbps and 10-Gbps speed options; 10-Gbps fiber Internet connection; Turnkey installation and construction costs; Managed Router or Switch equivalent Metropolitan equipment
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Kankakee School District 111 seeks proposals for a new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, or WAN, services to connect ten school buildings together at speed options of 5-Gbps and 10-Gbps, plus a fiber Internet connection at a speed of 10-Gbps to terminate in the MDF/server room at the District Office/Montessori School in Kankakee, IL. The project falls under FCC Form 470 Application Number 270001176 for E-rate Funding Year 2027.
Vendors must provide pricing tables for 3-year and 5-year contracts for the WAN and 2- and 3-year contracts for Internet access, ensuring Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) per E-rate rules. Proposals are due by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST, and must be submitted via email to Jerry Steinberg and Karen Applehoff of Telesolutions Consultants LLC, and Daniel Dannenberg at Kankakee School District 111. Required qualifications include three references in Illinois or within 50 miles, 99.99% system up-time service level agreement, $1,000,000 comprehensive, liability, and worker's compensation insurance, and compliance with USAC rules and prevailing wage requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) services, 5-Gbps and 10-Gbps speed options
- 10-Gbps fiber Internet connection
- Turnkey installation and construction costs
- Managed Router or Switch equivalent Metropolitan equipment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN), Form 473, Three references in Illinois or within 50 miles, Network drawing/Visio drawing, Managed lease/sales contract and maintenance contract, Certificates of Insurance ($1,000,000 each of Comprehensive, Liability, and Worker's Compensation)
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Kankakee, IL
- Reported agency
- Kankakee School District 111
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kankakee SD 111?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 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]. For questions, contact Jerry Steinberg.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kankakee SD 111 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 Wide Area Network (WAN) services, 5-Gbps and 10-Gbps speed options; 10-Gbps fiber Internet connection; Turnkey installation and construction costs; Managed Router or Switch equivalent Metropolitan equipment. 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 Kankakee SD 111?
All active and historical solicitations from Kankakee SD 111 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Kankakee SD 111 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 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), Form 473, Three references in Illinois or within 50 miles, Network drawing/Visio drawing, Managed lease/sales contract and maintenance contract, Certific. Review the full document from Kankakee SD 111 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kankakee, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.