YR30-470-RAILS-C1
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An E-Rate Form 470 from RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) in Burr Ridge, IL. Providers can bid until Nov 20, 2026.
| Applicant | RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) |
|---|---|
| Type | Library System |
| Location | Burr Ridge, IL |
| County | Du Page |
| Form 470 number | 270000533 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| Posted | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Bids accepted until | Nov 20, 2026 (26 days left) |
| Schools or libraries covered | 5 |
What they are asking for
| Service | What | Quantity | Capacity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 100 Mbps to 500 Mbps | 1 |
| Internet access | Internet Access And Data Transmission Service | 1 each | 1 Gbps | 1 |
In their words: internet access (Category 1)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Form 470 figures are estimates.
Read the applicant's full note
Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) is seeking proposals for the following services for their five entity locations as listed on the supplemental handout, identified as, "List of Sites".Line Item 1: +/-1 circuit of 1 Gbps dedicated leased lit fiber with a managed router to the Burr Ridge location at 125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.
Leased lit fiber should include internet access. Include any special construction and one-time costs, as applicable.Line Item 2: +/-1 circuit of 100 Mbps dedicated leased lit fiber utilizing a library-owned router to the Bolingbrook location at 1000 W. Crossroads Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL 60490. Leased lit fiber should include internet access.
Include any special construction and one-time costs, as applicable. Price out current speed from 100 Mbps up to 500 Mbps.Line Item 3: +/-1 circuit of 1 Gbps downstream / 1 Gbps upstream business-class internet access to the Burr Ridge location at 125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. Service should include a static IP address block of eight (8) addresses.
Include any installation and one-time costs, as applicable.Vendors must provide separate pricing for 12-month, 24-month and 36-month service options and include all applicable monthly recurring charges, non-recurring charges, special construction costs, taxes, surcharges, and E-Rate ineligible charges, as applicable. Services must be installed and operational by July 1, 2027.Proposal Submission Instructions:1.
Submission Email: All proposals should be submitted to the following email address: [contact in the Form 470]. Subject Header: When submitting a response, please include the following in the subject line: "YR30-470-RAILS-C1 - Form #270000533" to properly identify your submission.3. Technical Inquiries: All technical questions must be submitted in written format to the designated contact person listed in the Form 470.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.
Their E-Rate history
In funding year 2026, RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) had $26,532 of E-Rate services before discount, with a 50% E-Rate discount, from AT&T Enterprises, LLC, Mediacom Illinois LLC, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, iTV-3, LLC and others.
| Year | Service | Provider | Cost before discount | Bids received | Contract ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $9,667 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $5,470 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Mediacom Illinois LLC | $4,200 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $2,949 | 2 | Jun 30, 2029 |
| 2026 | Internet access | iTV-3, LLC | $2,550 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2026 | Internet access | Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC | $1,696 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $13,035 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | AT&T Enterprises, LLC | $8,898 | 3 | Jun 30, 2027 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Mediacom Illinois LLC | $4,200 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | i3 Broadband, LLC | $2,550 | 3 | Jun 30, 2028 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC | $2,016 | 1 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 2025 | Internet access | Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | $1,859 | 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)
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.