# E-Rate #270002207

Self-provisioned fiber network maintenance for Ball-Chatham School District 5

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 270002207
**NAICS:** 517111

Ball-Chatham School District 5 in Chatham, Illinois, is seeking support for its self-provisioned fiber network.
- **Buyer:** Ball-Chatham School District 5, a school district in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- **Request:** One Category One network item/service for maintenance of self-provisioned fiber, with capacity from **5 Gbps to 10 Gbps**.
  - Installation and initial configuration are not requested.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEM, manufacturer, or service vendor is named. Equivalent or comparable brands may be considered where applicable.
- **Notable requirements:** The district seeks flexibility to add or remove services as needed and requests protection if E-Rate funding is discontinued. Bids should identify any free services and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price.

### Description

BALL-CHATHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT 5 seeks fiber maintenance for self-provisioned fiber. The Form 470 lists Category 1 data transmission and/or internet access, with a minimum capacity of 5 Gbps and a maximum capacity of 10 Gbps, for one unit. Bids must reference Form 470 number 270002207 and be emailed to the contact identified in the form; the response deadline is November 18, 2026. Bids must follow local and state procurement guidelines and offer the Lowest Corresponding Price.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002207/136649/22792058-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002207_CERTIFIED.pdf)