E-Rate #270000533

RAILS seeks dedicated fiber and business-class internet for library locations

RAILS is seeking proposals for three connectivity services serving library locations in Burr Ridge and Bolingbrook, Illinois. - Government buyer: RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System), a library system; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested services: - One dedicated leased lit-fiber circuit at 125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, with 1 Gbps service, internet access, and a managed router. - One dedicated leased lit-fiber circuit at 1000 W. Crossroads Parkway, Bolingbrook, using a library-owned router; provide pricing for the current 100 Mbps speed and proposed speeds up to 500 Mbps. - One business-class coax internet connection at 125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, with 1 Gbps downstream and upstream service and a static block of eight IP addresses. - OEMs and providers: No equipment manufacturers or prospective service providers are named. RAILS is the buyer. - Notable requirements: Price 12-, 24-, and 36-month service options. Include applicable installation, special construction, and other one-time costs, and separately identify recurring charges, nonrecurring charges, taxes, surcharges, and E-Rate-ineligible components, including the eligibility percentage for ineligible portions. Services must be operational by the required service date. RAILS may adjust quantities and may make separate awards for fiber and internet services.

Description

RAILS is seeking proposals for Category 1 data transmission and internet access services for its five entity locations, with site details listed in a supplemental handout. Requested services include dedicated leased lit fiber with internet access to locations in Burr Ridge and Bolingbrook, plus business-class internet access in Burr Ridge with a static block of eight IP addresses. Vendors must provide separate 12-, 24-, and 36-month pricing, itemize applicable charges and E-Rate-ineligible components, and have services operational by July 1, 2027. Proposals are to be emailed to erate@railslibraries.org by November 20, 2026.

View original listing