When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

It was issued by Illinois Department Of Innovation And Technology. The work is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States; St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Internet service providers with experience delivering enterprise-scale Internet Egress services. Providers familiar with E-Rate program requirements and K–12 connectivity. Companies capable of supporting 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps bandwidth requirements. Vendors able to provide long-term service agreements and fixed-rate pricing.

E-Rate Internet Egress Service (Due September 15, 2026)

A government authority in Greenwood, Illinois seeks six years of E-Rate Internet Egress service for K–12 customers, including 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps service options. Questions are due August 21, 2026, and proposals are due September 15, 2026.

Must have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) from the Universal Service Fund's Schools and Libraries Program
Must have a valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Registration Number (FCC RN)
Must maintain FCC Green Light Status
Must be a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Internet provider
Must provide 24/7/365 in-house dedicated support
Must have at least one call center
Must provide service credits for service failures per Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Must provide services at specified locations in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO
Must support both IPv4 and IPv6 routing/transport
Must be authorized to transact business or conduct affairs in Illinois
Must have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway or submit Vendor Disclosure forms

Pre-submission conference: August 18th, 2026

Question deadline: August 21st, 2026

Service start date: July 1st, 2027

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A government authority in Greenwood, Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide Internet Egress services under the E-Rate program. The service will support E-Rate K–12 customers and includes a 10 Gbps option with a non-recurring charge and a 20 Gbps option priced at a fixed rate per Mbps per month.

The contract period will be six years. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 18, 2026, and all vendor questions must be submitted by August 21, 2026. Proposals are due by September 15, 2026.

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