1 yr WAN and Internet 29 locs - Waukegan 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Waukegan CUD60 in Waukegan, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 10, 2026.
| Applicant | Waukegan CUD60 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Waukegan, IL |
| County | Lake County |
| Form 470 number | 270002618 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 10, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 28 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 10 Gbps | 27 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 29 each | 10 Gbps | 29 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
PROPOSALS are due by Tuesday December 15, 2026 by 12:00 noon CST. The district currently has a 10Gb fiber WAN connecting its school buildings together and is looking for a new or renewed solution. Please provide pricing for one year.
Read the applicant's full note
See the RFP for details/requirements. The District is seeking proposals for a 10Gb fiber optic Internet connection to terminate in the MDF/server room at Lincoln Center, 1201 N. Sheridan Rd., Waukegan, IL that will serve 27 locations; Glenwood, Whittier, Smith, Glen Flora, Hyde, Park, North, Washington Elementary, Abbott, Lewis, Cooke, Buckner, Lyon, McCall, Little Fort, Oakdale, Clearview, Benny, Greenwood, Juarez, Lightfoot ECC, AOEC, Welcome Center, Warehouse, Maintenance, Glen Flora Armory and Lincoln Center.
Please provide pricing for one year contract. The District is seeking proposals for a 10Gb fiber optic Internet connection to terminate in the MDF/server room at Waukegan HS, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan, IL that will serve only this location. Please provide pricing for one year. The district prefers using the SPI funding method.
For access to the schools, please contact Tuwanda Peters at [contact in the Form 470]. Technical and E-rate questions must be emailed to Jerry Steinberg at [contact in the Form 470]. Please indicate the Form 470 number and the school district name in the subject line. Proposals should be emailed to Tuwanda Peters at [contact in the Form 470], Dr.
Josue Cuevas at [contact in the Form 470], Karen Applehoff at [contact in the Form 470] and Jerry Steinberg at [contact in the Form 470]. Please indicate the Form 470 number and the school district name in the subject line of all responses. DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses not received by the due date cited in the RFP and/or Form 470 may be disqualified.
DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses that do not address the requirements in the RFP and/or Form 470 will be disqualified. DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: SPAM and/or robotic responses will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. DISQUALIFICATION FACTOR: Responses that do not provide the Lowest Corresponding Price will be disqualified.
Service providers submitting proposals in response to this FCC Form 470 must be in compliance with rules and orders governed by the Federal Communications Commission. The vendor must agree to comply with rules and regulations of USAC. Vendors must be familiar with billing methods and timelines associated with USAC. Vendor must be in good standing with the USAC and not red-lighted.
The vendor must include their SPIN number on the bid/proposal. Service providers responding to this Form 470 should clearly identify E-rate Eligible and Ineligible equipment and pricing. Any ineligible products, services or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services.
Prices for these ineligible products or services must be allocated out of the price for the eligible services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid. Allocations must comply with USAC rules which specify that the allocation methodology must be based on tangible criteria and reach a realistic result. It is the Service Providers responsibility to access the Portal (EPC) to determine if there are any addenda or changes for this request.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Waukegan CUD60 had $1.1 million of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from Paragon Development Systems Inc., Crown Castle Fiber LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Paragon Development Systems Inc. | $514,441 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $461,420 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $81,240 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $456,779 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Paragon Development Systems Inc. | $155,152 | 7 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Technology Innovations Inc | $147,152 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Technology Innovations Inc | $121,160 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Crown Castle Fiber LLC | $81,240 | 4 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Technology Innovations Inc | $39,049 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Technology Innovations Inc | $31,022 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | Network Technology Innovations Inc | $12,475 | 5 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Network maintenance | Network Technology Innovations Inc | $9,807 | 5 | Jun 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.