Category 2 Network Equipment and Installation

Oglesby Public School District 125 is seeking bids for Category 2 internal-connection equipment and installation, including network switches, wireless access points, fiber and direct-attach cabling, software, licenses, and configuration.

Oglesby Public School District 125

General

Status:Open

Solicitation Identifier:270001896

Due Date:Nov 09, 2026 10:00 PM

Posted Date:Oct 12, 2026 04:28 PM

Type:Request for Proposal (RFP)

Level:Local

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Oglesby Public School District 125 -- FCC Form 470 #270001896 (FY2027) -- RFP FY2027 No. 270001896 Oglesby ESD 125.docx

Contact

Name:David Gornstein

Email:drgornstein@gmail.com

Phone:+19737143724

Address:718 St Nicholas Drive, O'fallon, IL, USA

Submission Instructions

Method:Email

Email:dave@erfs.us

Description

Oglesby Public School District 125 is soliciting bids for Category 2 internal-connection services and equipment. The requested scope includes eight 48-port Layer 3 PoE++ switches, two 24-port PoE switches, four SFP+ multimode optical modules, three direct-attach cables in specified lengths, ten wireless access points, and installation and configuration services. Products should include necessary mounting hardware, cords, eligible software and licenses, and basic maintenance and support where applicable; functionally equivalent alternatives may be proposed with supporting specification sheets. Bids must itemize equipment, shipping, surcharges, taxes, labor, and eligibility percentages, and include a scope of work for installation. Vendors must provide a valid 498 ID (SPIN), agree to maintain a current FCC Form 473, identify their closest business office or service center, and support SPI or BEAR payment options. Proposals are evaluated primarily on the cost of eligible goods and services, with additional consideration for technical compliance, relevant school or library experience, E-Rate capability, and service-center proximity.

Classification Codes

NAICS541512Computer Systems Design Services

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
FCC Form 470 #270001896 Application (PDF)	Oct 12, 2026 04:28 PM
RFP FY2027 No. 270001896 Oglesby ESD 125.docx	Oct 12, 2026 04:10 PM