Niles Elementary School District 71 - 2026 Minimum ERate Requirements - YR30-470-NILES-C2 (2026)
Niles ESD 71School · Niles, IL- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ken Kaufhold
- (847) 470-3410
The 30-second brief
Niles Elementary School District 71 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services. Required hardware and licenses include Meraki MX250 Advanced Security License and Support, Meraki MS250-48FP and MS210-48FP Enterprise Licenses and Support, and Extreme ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot Licenses, or equivalents. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Bids will be evaluated with price as the primary factor to determine the most cost-effective means of meeting educational technology goals.
Meraki MX250 Advanced Security License and Support 1YR (LIC-MX250-SEC-1Y), Meraki MS250-48FP Enterprise License and Support 1YR (LIC-MS250-48FP-1YR), Meraki MS210-48FP Enterprise License and Support 1 Year (LIC-MS210-48FP-1YR), Extreme ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot License (XCIQ-PT0-C-EW-1YR-K12)
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Summary
Niles Elementary School District 71 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, and Managed Internal Broadband Services.
Required hardware and licenses include Meraki MX250 Advanced Security License and Support, Meraki MS250-48FP and MS210-48FP Enterprise Licenses and Support, and Extreme ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot Licenses, or equivalents. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Bids will be evaluated with price as the primary factor to determine the most cost-effective means of meeting educational technology goals.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Meraki MX250 Advanced Security License and Support 1YR (LIC-MX250-SEC-1Y), Meraki MS250-48FP Enterprise License and Support 1YR (LIC-MS250-48FP-1YR), Meraki MS210-48FP Enterprise License and Support 1 Year (LIC-MS210-48FP-1YR), Extreme ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot License (XCIQ-PT0-C-EW-1YR-K12)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003319/17050588/22869426-2026%20Minimum%20ERate%20Requirements_%20Niles%20Elem%20School%20District%2071.pdf
- Submit to
- https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003319/17050588/22869426-2026%20Minimum%20ERate%20Requirements_%20Niles%20Elem%20School%20District%2071.pdf
- Scope location
- Niles, IL
- Reported agency
- Niles Elementary School District 71
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Niles ESD 71?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 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: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003319/17050588/22869426-2026%20Minimum%20ERate%20Requirements_%20Niles%20Elem%20School%20District%2071.pdf. For questions, contact Ken Kaufhold.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Niles ESD 71 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 Ken Kaufhold at (847) 470-3410. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Meraki MX250 Advanced Security License and Support 1YR (LIC-MX250-SEC-1Y), Meraki MS250-48FP Enterprise License and Support 1YR (LIC-MS250-48FP-1YR), Meraki MS210-48FP Enterprise License and Support 1 Year (LIC-MS210-48FP-1YR), Extreme ExtremeCloud IQ Pilot License (XCIQ-PT0-C-EW-1YR-K12). 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 Niles ESD 71?
All active and historical solicitations from Niles ESD 71 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Niles ESD 71 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 3, 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: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003319/17050588/22869426-2026%20Minimum%20ERate%20Requirements_%20Niles%20Elem%20School%20District%2071.pdf. Review the full document from Niles ESD 71 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Niles, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
