Internet, Firewall, and Broadband Network Services

Dolton Public Library District is seeking bids for 1–5 Gbps internet access, firewall equipment and software, firewall maintenance, managed internal broadband services, and related installation and support.

Dolton Public Library District


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270001764
Nov 06, 2026 11:00 PM
Oct 09, 2026 02:58 PM
1 year base + options: 3 years, 5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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lbyrd@doltonpubliclibrary.org
+17088492385
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Description

Dolton Public Library District is soliciting proposals for Category One internet access and data transmission service with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps through 5 Gbps. Pricing is requested for one-, three-, and five-year terms, with upgrades permitted during three- or five-year contracts. The scope includes bandwidth, direct handoff to the library's LAN, special construction and installation, testing and acceptance, project management, SPI invoicing, outage reporting, technical support, and a service-level agreement. The solicitation also requests Category Two firewall service, components, necessary software and licenses, basic maintenance of firewall components, and managed internal broadband services for existing equipment. Pricing must include applicable installation, equipment, software, maintenance, and support costs. Bidders must complete the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet, and contracts are contingent on E-Rate funding. The applicant will communicate amendments and clarifications through the EPC Portal.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
internet access servicesfirewall equipmentnetwork maintenance
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 9, 2026-Form 470 Certified Date
Nov 06, 2026 11:00 PM-Allowable Contract Date and Bid Deadline
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FCC Form 470 #270001764 Application (PDF)Oct 09, 2026 02:58 PM
2027 Bid Worksheet Dolton Public Library.xlsxOct 09, 2026 02:10 PM
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