Network Switches and Maintenance for New Trier Township High School District 203

New Trier Township High School District 203 is seeking proposals for 11 enterprise-level network switches and related components, licenses, and one-year parts maintenance for its Winnetka High School campus.

New Trier Township High School District 203

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270001990

Due Date:Nov 16, 2026 06:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 14, 2026 10:19 AM

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Original Solicitation Links

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NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 203 -- FCC Form 470 #270001990 (FY2027) -- New Trier C2 Switches.docx

Contact

Name:Karen Applehoff

Email:karen@telesolutionsconsultants.com

Phone:+16303516200

Address:Bloomingdale, IL, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Email

Email:jerry@telesolutionsconsultants.com karen@telesolutionsconsultants.com owensl@newtrier.k12.il.us valadezm@newtrier.k12.il.us

Description

New Trier Township High School District 203 is soliciting proposals for 11 enterprise-level 48-port PoE+ switches or equivalents and related equipment for its Winnetka High School campus. The requested equipment includes power supplies, power cables, network licenses, network modules, SFP modules, and stacking cables. The specifications identify Cisco Catalyst 9300 equipment and permit clearly identified enterprise-level equivalents. The selected provider will supply the hardware and components, a three-year term for the specified DNA licenses, and a one-year parts warranty with timely replacement of switches and components. Installation, design, configuration, and implementation labor are not required and will be provided by the district. Proposals must itemize eligible and ineligible equipment and pricing, identify the vendor's SPIN, provide separate line-item pricing, and include a typical sales contract and maintenance contract. The solicitation requires at least three school references of similar or larger size and at least three Illinois E-rate examples or references; subcontractors are permitted with district approval, and equipment must be supplied directly by the manufacturer or an authorized distributor.

Classification Codes

NAICS423430Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

PSC7G21Digital network communications hardware, software, and other equipment used within the core data centers and work areas, connecting end users to the organization's Local Area Network (LAN). Wide Area Network (WAN) digital transmission equipment, supporting hardware and software directly connecting data centers, offices and third parties. Includes 1) external digital network transport equipment (Outside Plant) physical communications infrastructure connecting to LAN/WAN end points 2) copper and fiber communications systems, and 3) cellular infrastructure such as towers, repeaters, switching systems dedicated for cellular communication. Products and tools that enable or distribute voice services through on-premise digital equipment including PBX, VoIP, voicemail and handsets.

Title	Date Posted
New Trier C2 Switches.docx	Oct 14, 2026 10:10 AM
FCC Form 470 #270001990 Application (PDF)	Oct 14, 2026 10:19 AM