Armstrong Ellis Consolidated School District 61 Network Upgrade FY 2027
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Armstrong-Ellis Cons SCH DIS61 in Armstrong, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 11, 2026.
| Applicant | Armstrong-Ellis Cons SCH DIS61 |
|---|---|
| Type | School District |
| Location | Armstrong, IL |
| County | Vermilion |
| Form 470 number | 270000653 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 11, 2026 (21 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 1 |
Networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
There is an RFP document that provides greater detail on the scope of this project. It is important that service providers read the attached document to fully understand this project and prepare a more directed bid. All emailed questions should reference this Form 470 number in the subject line of the email.- 4 +/- Switches including all software, cables, connectors, modules, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary for a complete solution (listed above as ACRC). MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category.- 19 +/- Access Points and a physical or cloud based controller including all software, cables, connectors, cords, antennas, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary for a complete solution (listed above as ACRC). MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category.- 1 +/-Firewall including all software, cables, connectors, modules, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary for a complete solution (listed above as ACRC). Clearly indicate eligible vs ineligible costs related to this item. MIBS and BMIC dropdowns were listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category.-Cabling including all cables, connectors, cords, mounting hardware and any other related items necessary to install and integrate the new cable runs into each building's network infrastructure.________________________________________________________________Site VisitA voluntary site visit will be held at the Armstrong Ellis Elementary School at 3571 Gifford Avenue, Armstrong, IL at 9 am Central on November 4, 2026. This will be the only opportunity to ask questions or to receive answers to questions related to this RFP. Respondents choosing not to attend in so doing acknowledge their understanding that they were offered and voluntarily declined the opportunity.________________________________________________________________Proposal DeliveryThe Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should e-mailed to the office of Nick Hipsher at [email protected] by 2 pm Central on December 8, 2026.
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 25 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Cabling | 100 feet | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Controllers And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Cabling | 100 feet | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Wireless Controllers | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses | 19 each | ||
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 1 each | ||
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 4 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Wireless Access Points | 19 each | 1 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 25 each | 1 | |
| Network maintenance | Switches | 4 each | 1 |
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.