Oak Park Elementary School District 97 - E-Rate Form 470 Licensing and Support - 270001115 (2027)
Oak Park ESD 97School · Oak Park, IL- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 18 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Michael Arensdorff
- (708) 524-3015
The 30-second brief
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering internal connections and managed internal broadband services, specifically including firewall service components, software, and licenses. The district requests proposals for Fortinet or equivalent products and support renewals, such as FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription licenses (SKUs FC-10-0601F-809-02-12 and FC-10-F18F1-809-02-12) and Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 Bundle extended service agreements (SKU FC-10-F18F1-950-02-12). Vendors must clearly identify and price any E-Rate-ineligible products, services, or subscriptions separately, providing applicable E-Rate eligibility percentages for each proposed SKU. The submission deadline for proposals is November 20, 2026.
FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal (SKU FC-10-0601F-809-02-12), Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 Bundle extended service agreement 1-year (SKU FC-10-F18F1-950-02-12), FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal (SKU FC-10-F18F1-809-02-12)
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Summary
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is seeking proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 covering internal connections and managed internal broadband services, specifically including firewall service components, software, and licenses.
The district requests proposals for Fortinet or equivalent products and support renewals, such as FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription licenses (SKUs FC-10-0601F-809-02-12 and FC-10-F18F1-809-02-12) and Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 Bundle extended service agreements (SKU FC-10-F18F1-950-02-12). Vendors must clearly identify and price any E-Rate-ineligible products, services, or subscriptions separately, providing applicable E-Rate eligibility percentages for each proposed SKU. The submission deadline for proposals is November 20, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal (SKU FC-10-0601F-809-02-12), Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 Bundle extended service agreement 1-year (SKU FC-10-F18F1-950-02-12), FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal (SKU FC-10-F18F1-809-02-12)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- OAK PARK, IL
- Reported agency
- OAK PARK ELEM SCHOOL DIST 97
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Oak Park ESD 97?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Michael Arensdorff.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Oak Park ESD 97 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 Michael Arensdorff at (708) 524-3015. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal (SKU FC-10-0601F-809-02-12), Fortinet FortiCare 24x7 Bundle extended service agreement 1-year (SKU FC-10-F18F1-950-02-12), FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Bundle subscription license 1-year renewal (SKU FC-10-F18F1-809-02-1. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Oak Park ESD 97?
All active and historical solicitations from Oak Park ESD 97 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Oak Park ESD 97 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 20, 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. Review the full document from Oak Park ESD 97 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 PARK, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.