Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 - Network Switches and Related Components RFP 2026
Lake Zurich CUSD 95School · Lake Zurich, IL- Due
- Dec 8, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jerry Steinberg
- (630) 351-6200
The 30-second brief
Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 seeks proposals for new network switches, internal connections, software, licenses, and related components under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, Form 470 #270003851. The scope includes providing Cisco C9200L-48P-4X and C9200L-24P-4X switches or equivalents capable of BGP, along with stacking kits across seven district locations including Lake Zurich High School, middle schools, and elementary schools. Proposals are due by Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST and must be submitted via email to district and consultant contacts. Vendors must provide Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), include their SPIN number, maintain Illinois service centers, and submit required company overviews, sales/maintenance contracts, and proof of insurance.
Fifty-Four (54) Cisco C9200L-48P-4X or equivalent; Two (2) Cisco C9200L-24P-4X or equivalent; Twenty-Two (22) Cisco stacking kits for 9200l with 3-meter cable or equivalent; Twenty-Four (24) Cisco stacking kits for 9200l with 1 meter cable or equivalent
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 seeks proposals for new network switches, internal connections, software, licenses, and related components under E-Rate Funding Year 2027, Form 470 #270003851.
The scope includes providing Cisco C9200L-48P-4X and C9200L-24P-4X switches or equivalents capable of BGP, along with stacking kits across seven district locations including Lake Zurich High School, middle schools, and elementary schools. Proposals are due by Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST and must be submitted via email to district and consultant contacts. Vendors must provide Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP), include their SPIN number, maintain Illinois service centers, and submit required company overviews, sales/maintenance contracts, and proof of insurance.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Fifty-Four (54) Cisco C9200L-48P-4X or equivalent
- Two (2) Cisco C9200L-24P-4X or equivalent
- Twenty-Two (22) Cisco stacking kits for 9200l with 3-meter cable or equivalent
- Twenty-Four (24) Cisco stacking kits for 9200l with 1 meter cable or equivalent
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Certificates of Insurance
- Typical sales contract
- Maintenance contract
- SPIN number
- Company overview with support personnel
- Annual sales
- School district success stories
- Scope location
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Reported agency
- Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Lake Zurich CUSD 95?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 8, 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], [email protected]. For questions, contact Jerry Steinberg.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Lake Zurich CUSD 95 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: Fifty-Four (54) Cisco C9200L-48P-4X or equivalent; Two (2) Cisco C9200L-24P-4X or equivalent; Twenty-Two (22) Cisco stacking kits for 9200l with 3-meter cable or equivalent; Twenty-Four (24) Cisco stacking kits for 9200l with 1 meter cable or equivalent. 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 Lake Zurich CUSD 95?
All active and historical solicitations from Lake Zurich CUSD 95 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Lake Zurich CUSD 95 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 December 8, 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, typical sales contract, maintenance contract, SPIN number, company overview with support personnel, annual sales, and school district success stories. Review the full document from Lake Zurich CUSD 95 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lake Zurich, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
