School District Internet and WAN Services

Prairie-Hills School District 144 is seeking proposals for managed Internet access and wide area network services connecting its school sites, with pricing for multiple bandwidth and contract-term options.

Prairie-Hills School District 144


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270000680
Dec 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 02:39 PM
1 year base + options: 3 years, 5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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lhill@phsd144.net
+17084171548
3015 West 163rd Street, Markham, IL, USA
Description

Prairie-Hills School District 144 is seeking E-Rate-eligible Category One Internet access and wide area network services for its school locations. The scope includes dedicated, symmetrical, fully managed Internet access at two hub sites, with a minimum requested capacity of 5 Gbps, and managed, leased-lit, symmetrical Layer 2 Ethernet WAN transport connecting the hubs to district locations. The WAN includes 10 Gbps connections at the hubs and 2 Gbps connections at six other sites; bidders must also provide specified higher-bandwidth pricing options. Proposals must cover the complete scope and all listed locations to be responsive. The provided pricing workbook requires separate pricing for monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, special construction, and eligible and ineligible costs. Bidders are asked to price 12-, 36-, and 60-month terms, with up to two optional one-year renewals. Optional 10 Gbps Internet pricing is informational, while additional 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps WAN pricing for the 2 Gbps locations is required. The workbook also requests bidder information, assumptions or exceptions, and confirmation that pricing is valid for at least 180 days.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
dedicated internet accesswide area network serviceslayer 2 ethernet transport
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 13, 2026-Questions Due
Dec 3, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Dec 18, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
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