# E-Rate #270001153

Managed Internal Broadband Services for Caseyville Public Library Network Equipment

**Posted:** September 26, 2026
**Respond By:** October 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001153
**NAICS:** 517311, 517911

Caseyville Public Library in Illinois is seeking Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to support and maintain its existing network infrastructure.
- Government Buyer:
  - Caseyville Public Library, Saint Clair County, Illinois
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Current equipment brands: Cisco, Ubiquiti, Eaton
  - No specific OEMs mandated; equivalent or comparable brands will be considered
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for network support and maintenance
  - Equipment to be managed includes:
    - Cisco Firewall (model 891F, part number C891F-K9), quantity: 1
    - Ubiquiti Internal Access Point (model UAP-AC-PRO-US), quantity: 1
    - Eaton 5SC 750VA UPS, quantity: 1
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Bidders must comply with local and state procurement guidelines
  - Must offer Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) and possess a valid SPIN
  - Flexible contract terms: multi-year, month-to-month, or varying durations
  - Ability to add or remove services as needed
  - Clear identification of any free services
  - Contract language to protect the library if E-rate funding is discontinued
  - E-rate Category 2 services
  - Networking support scope detailed in formal RFP document
- The library is open to comparable brands and solutions for the listed equipment.

### Description

This solicitation is for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for the Caseyville Public Library. The scope includes managing existing equipment such as firewall, switches, router, cabling, wireless access points, network controller, and UPS battery backup. The applicant seeks proposals for network support and management of current network infrastructure and services eligible under Category 2. Vendors must have a SPIN and comply with USAC rules, offering the Lowest Corresponding Price. The solicitation allows for multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions and month-to-month arrangements.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001153/136442/22599541-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270001153_CERTIFIED.pdf)