Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 - Firewall Equipment and Services - 2027
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123School · Oak Lawn, IL- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dennis Stellern
- (708) 952-7751
The 30-second brief
Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 is seeking bids for Category 2 E-Rate services including internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections for FY2027. The scope covers Fortinet FortiGate 201G or equivalent firewall hardware, transceivers, SFP+ modules, 1RU rack-mountable units with dual power supplies, software updates, TAC maintenance, and 3-year or 5-year hardware support options. Bidders must provide itemized pricing for eligible versus ineligible costs, migration services from the current firewall, and separate installation and configuration costs. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Dennis Stellern with copies to Zeller and Associates.
Fortinet FortiGate 201G or equivalent firewall, 10G SFP+ modules, Internal connections, Basic maintenance of internal connections, Software and licenses, Hardware support
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Summary
Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 is seeking bids for Category 2 E-Rate services including internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections for FY2027.
The scope covers Fortinet FortiGate 201G or equivalent firewall hardware, transceivers, SFP+ modules, 1RU rack-mountable units with dual power supplies, software updates, TAC maintenance, and 3-year or 5-year hardware support options. Bidders must provide itemized pricing for eligible versus ineligible costs, migration services from the current firewall, and separate installation and configuration costs. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Dennis Stellern with copies to Zeller and Associates.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Fortinet FortiGate 201G or equivalent firewall
- 10G SFP+ modules
- Internal connections
- Basic maintenance of internal connections
- Software and licenses
- Hardware support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
itemized quotes for eligible versus ineligible items
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Reported agency
- Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 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 Dennis Stellern.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 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 Dennis Stellern at (708) 952-7751. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Fortinet FortiGate 201G or equivalent firewall, 10G SFP+ modules, Internal connections, Basic maintenance of internal connections, Software and licenses, Hardware support. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 25, 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: itemized quotes for eligible versus ineligible items. Review the full document from Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oak Lawn, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.