The Board

The buyer seeks to upgrade data networks in schools and administrative facilities. The project includes LAN and WAN improvements, equipment upgrades, and infrastructure assessments. The buyer aims to implement a cost-effective, resilient, and scalable network solution. The project will adhere to E-Rate program rules and Illinois procurement requirements.

• 12/20/2024 - Open Date
• 1/10/2025 - Questions Due Date
• 1/22/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Conduct infrastructure assessment of existing LAN and WAN environments
• Plan and design network improvements for up to 115 schools per year
• Coordinate ordering of network equipment
• Stage new network equipment
• Perform related construction and cabling activities
• Remove and replace switches, wireless access points, and other network devices
• Implement system improvements for Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Upgrade Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure
• Design resilient and scalable network to connect all schools, datacenters, and Internet
• Provide fully managed WAN with leased circuits eligible for E-Rate Category 1 service