Proviso Township High Schools District 209 - Proviso 1 Year WAN RFP - 270001222
Proviso Twp HSD 209School · Forest Park, IL- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Eric Santos
- (708) 338-5920
The 30-second brief
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 seeks proposals for a renewed or new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) services for 12 months, connecting three high school campuses in Forest Park, Maywood, and Hillside, Illinois. The project requires a 10-Gigabit per second managed leased fiber connection with a minimum 99.99% system uptime, managed Cisco router or equivalent Metropolitan equipment, and turnkey installation into the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) at each site. Proposals are due by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST, and must be submitted via email to Eric Santos, Jerry Steinberg, and Karen Applehoff. Vendors must participate in the federal E-rate program, provide at least three E-rate examples or references in the Chicago area, comply with USAC rules, and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP). Evaluation criteria include price, service, reliability, incumbency, and point of presence.
Managed Lease Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting three high schools, Turnkey installation and construction costs, Managed Cisco router or equivalent Metropolitan equipment
Price, service, reliability, incumbency, point of presence
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Summary
Proviso Township High Schools District 209 seeks proposals for a renewed or new managed Fiber Optic Wide Area Network (WAN) services for 12 months, connecting three high school campuses in Forest Park, Maywood, and Hillside, Illinois.
The project requires a 10-Gigabit per second managed leased fiber connection with a minimum 99.99% system uptime, managed Cisco router or equivalent Metropolitan equipment, and turnkey installation into the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) at each site. Proposals are due by Friday, October 30, 2026, at 12:00 noon CST, and must be submitted via email to Eric Santos, Jerry Steinberg, and Karen Applehoff. Vendors must participate in the federal E-rate program, provide at least three E-rate examples or references in the Chicago area, comply with USAC rules, and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP). Evaluation criteria include price, service, reliability, incumbency, and point of presence.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Price
- Service
- Reliability
- Incumbency
- Point of presence
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Managed Lease Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting three high schools, Turnkey installation and construction costs, Managed Cisco router or equivalent Metropolitan equipment
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Certificates of Insurance
- Network drawing
- Managed lease/sales contract
- Maintenance contract
- Company overview with support personnel
- Annual sales
- School district success stories
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- Forest Park, IL
- Reported agency
- Proviso Township High Schools District 209
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Proviso Twp HSD 209?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 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]. For questions, contact Eric Santos.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Proviso Twp HSD 209 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 Eric Santos at (708) 338-5920. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Managed Lease Fiber Optic Wide Area Network, 10-Gigabit per second Fiber Optic Link connecting three high schools, Turnkey installation and construction costs, Managed Cisco router or 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 Proviso Twp HSD 209?
All active and historical solicitations from Proviso Twp HSD 209 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Proviso Twp HSD 209 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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, network drawing, managed lease/sales contract, maintenance contract, company overview with support personnel, annual sales, and school district success stories. Review the full document from Proviso Twp HSD 209 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Forest Park, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.