2027 128313 Chattanooga Public Library
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An E-Rate Form 470 from Chattanooga Public Library in Chattanooga, TN. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Chattanooga Public Library |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Chattanooga, TN |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Form 470 number | 270000951 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 4 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network maintenance | Switches | 5 each | 4 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses | 5 each | ||
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 4 each | 100 Mbps to 25 Gbps | 4 |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Leased Equipment | 4 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
Please submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470. Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission.
Read the applicant's full note
The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.
If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought. The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions. The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
(1) 1 gig access Transceiver or equivalent(3) 100 mbps vlan Transceivers or equivalent (1) 250 mbps vlan 1 Transceiver or equivalentMIBS(42) Arista C-130 Access Points lease hosting maintenance of wireless access points-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please submit all bids to the designated Technical Contact listed on the FCC Form 470.
Read the applicant's full note
Include the Applicant/School or Library name AND FCC Form 470 number in the subject line of the bid submission. The Technical Contact listed on this FCC Form 470 is responsible for responding to vendor questions, collecting vendor bids, and coordinating the distribution of bids to the Applicant. All vendor questions, responses, and bid submissions must be communicated in writing via the Technical Contact email address listed on the FCC Form 470.
If a Consultant is listed, the Consultant does not evaluate bids, select vendors, or make decisions regarding the services or equipment sought. The Applicant makes all bid evaluations, vendor selections, and procurement decisions. The deadline for bid submission is 28 days after the FCC Form 470 certification date, unless a different deadline is specified in an accompanying RFP or the deadline is extended through an amendment made available to all prospective bidders.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Downtown Branch Library1001 Broad StreetChattanooga, TN 37402-2620South Chattanooga Branch Library925 W 39th StreetChattanooga, TN 37410-1501Northgate Branch Library278 Northgate MallChattanooga, TN 37415Eastgate Branch Library5705 Marlin RoadChattanooga, TN 37411
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Chattanooga Public Library had $56,868 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 80% E-Rate discount, from Electric Power Board of Chattanooga.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | Electric Power Board of Chattanooga | $36,708 | 2 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Managed Wi-Fi | Electric Power Board of Chattanooga | $20,160 | 1 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Electric Power Board of Chattanooga | $36,708 | 2 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Managed Wi-Fi | Electric Power Board of Chattanooga | $20,160 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
From USAC funding request data (FCC Form 471). Costs are the amounts requested before the E-Rate discount.
Read the full Form 470 on USAC (PDF)
Applicant website: chattlibrary.org
Source: E-Rate FCC Form 470 data published by USAC (Universal Service Administrative Company) on opendata.usac.org, read once a day and shown as published, without warranty. Always read the full Form 470 and any RFP before you respond, and follow the competitive bidding rules of the E-Rate program.