YR30-470-POPLAR-C2
Updated
An E-Rate Form 470 from Poplar Creek Library District in Streamwood, IL. Providers can bid until Dec 7, 2026.
| Applicant | Poplar Creek Library District |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Streamwood, IL |
| County | Cook |
| Form 470 number | 270001329 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Nov 9, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 2 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses | 9 each | ||
| Network maintenance | Firewall Service And Components | 1 each | 2 | |
| Wi-Fi and network equipment | Antennas, Connectors, And Related Components | 2 each | 2 | |
| Managed Wi-Fi | Existing Equipment | 1 |
In their words: networks and Wi-Fi (Category 2)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Form 470 figures are estimates. Poplar Creek Library District is seeking proposals for the purchase, installation, and engineering of the following items at both the Main Library and the Sonya Crawshaw Branch.
Read the applicant's full note
Price these items out per location. Include pricing for IPSEC VPN deployment labor with firewall migration and installation. Equipment must, at a minimum, meet the following specifications or their equivalent: Line Item 1:- +/-2 Fortinet Fortigate 201G firewalls, SKU FG-201G, or equivalent. - +/-2 FortiGate-201G 3 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP), SKU FC-10-F2H1G-950-02-36, or equivalent.- +/-4 Fortinet 10GE SFP+ transceiver module, SKU FN-TRAN-SFP+SR, or equivalent.- +/-1 Fortinet FortiClient ZTNA, SKU FC110EMS05-426-01-36, or equivalent.
One FortiClient subscription pack can cover both library sites.Line Item 2:- +/-2 Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 400m OM4 MMF C-class Transceiver, SKU S2P30A, or equivalent.Additional Items:- Proposals should be submitted to the form 470 contact.- Vendor is responsible for providing their Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN).- All bids received must be specific for services requested on this Form 470.
Proposals should be quoted in full or can be determined to be disqualified.- Please include any necessary licensing or software needed for equipment.- Basic Maintenance has been selected to cover any software or licensing needs.- Prices quoted should be firm and should include all shipping costs as a line item within the proposal including a breakout per location.Note: Any e-rate ineligible products, services or components bundled with eligible products or services must be listed separately from the eligible products or services; failure to do so can lead to rejection of the bid/quote.
Vendor must provide eligibility percentage of portions of plans that are deemed ineligible. Proposer's response must include hardware and any applicable warranty requirements.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, Poplar Creek Library District had $132,786 of E-Rate services before discount, with an 85% E-Rate discount, from E2 Services, Inc., AT&T Enterprises, LLC, Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | E2 Services, Inc. | $117,962 | 4 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $9,667 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC | $5,157 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Wi-Fi and network equipment | E2 Services, Inc. | $33,612 | 2 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $9,624 | 3 | Jun 30, 2030 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC | $5,111 | 2 | Jun 30, 2030 |
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)
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.