E-Rate #270001454

Evans Public Library FY2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services

Evans Public Library is seeking E-Rate Funding Year 2027 managed internal broadband services to operate, manage, and monitor its existing Category 2 network infrastructure. - Buyer: Evans Public Library in Vandalia, Illinois; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Scope: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) covering eligible firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup. The latest RFP references an equipment inventory, but that inventory is not included in the provided attachment summary. - OEMs named in the earlier equipment list: Fortinet (FortiGate), Ubiquiti, Allied, and Eaton. The earlier list specified one FortiGate FG-40F firewall, six Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO-US access points, two Ubiquiti USW-FLEX-MINI switches, one Allied AT-GS910/24-10 switch, one Ubiquiti USW-24-PoE switch, and one Eaton 5SC 750VA UPS. These make-and-model details are not included in the latest attachment and should not be treated as a confirmed current inventory. - Requirements: Equivalent or comparable brands may be proposed. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the 2027 Form 473 on file with USAC. The earlier notice identifies Form 470 number 270001454. Proposals and questions are directed to consultant Jill Dare. - Contract term: Funding Year 2027 is identified, but the contract duration and service dates are not specified.

Description

Evans Public Library seeks proposals for Funding Year 2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor its existing eligible Category 2 network infrastructure. Equipment listed includes firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; bidders may contact the form contact for the specific inventory. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered, and proposals must be submitted by email to the consultant by the response deadline. Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and comply with USAC requirements and applicable local and state procurement guidelines.

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