# E-Rate #270003136

Chester Public Library FY2027 Managed Internal Broadband Services

**Posted:** October 31, 2026
**Respond By:** November 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003136
**NAICS:** 541513, 541519, 541512

Chester Public Library is seeking FY2027 E-Rate managed support for its existing Category 2 network infrastructure.
- **Government buyer:** Chester Public Library, a local public library in Chester, Randolph County, Illinois; no sub-agency or specific office is identified.
- **Requested service:** Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor eligible internal network infrastructure.
- **Equipment identified:** **Fortinet** FortiGate firewall (FG-40F, quantity 1); **Ubiquiti** wireless access points (UAP-AC-PRO-US, quantity 2) and 24-port switch (USW-24-PoE, quantity 1); and **Eaton** battery backup (5SC 750VA, quantity 1). The current RFP also describes firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; its specific equipment inventory is available from the applicant.
- **Notable requirements:** Equivalent or comparable brands are acceptable. Services cover the library’s existing eligible network infrastructure, and bidders must follow applicable E-Rate requirements. The solicitation also describes flexibility to add or remove services and provisions addressing funding discontinuation.
- **OEMs named:** **Fortinet**, **Ubiquiti**, and **Eaton**.

### Description

Chester Public Library is seeking proposals for managed internal broadband services for Funding Year 2027. The work covers operation, management, and support of existing eligible network equipment, including firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, network controllers, and UPS battery backups. The RFP permits equivalent or comparable brands and asks vendors to reference Form 470 number 270003136 in their bids. Proposals are due at least 28 days after posting, and vendors must have an E-Rate SPIN.

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003136/136445/22854325-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270003136_CERTIFIED.pdf)