Four Star Public Library District seeks bids for Category Two Internal Connections equipment and installation to upgrade network security and expand wireless connectivity within its approximately 4,500-square-foot library facility.Requested equipment includes one 12-port vertical-mount patch panel; 11 CAT6 RJ45 HD keystone connectors; 11 six-foot CAT6 Ethernet patch cables; approximately 675 feet of CAT6 plenum-rated bulk Ethernet cable; one Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra (or equivalent) to replace an unsupported USG firewall; and one Ubiquiti U6 Pro wireless access point (or equivalent) to provide Wi-Fi coverage in the library's community room.The project includes approximately 20 hours of installation, cabling, configuration, and testing labor. Vendors should provide itemized pricing for equipment, materials, and installation, identifying E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs separately. Equivalent equipment meeting the library's functional requirements will be considered.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 2. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference

An RFP was issued for the services requested: No

Four Star Public Library District is subject to the Illinois Public Library District Act of 1991 (75 ILCS 16/40-45) and applicable local purchasing policies. This procurement involves network and telecommunications equipment and installation services. The District will comply with applicable state and local requirements and all FCC E-Rate competitive bidding rules.

Billed entity: FOUR STAR LIBRARY DISTRICT Billed Entity Number (BEN): 197549 FCC Registration Number: 0012157772 Applicant type: Library Number of eligible entities: 1 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Valerie Simmons · 217-936-2131 · [email protected] Technical contact: Valerie Simmons · Director · 217-936-2131 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002152/197549/22775623-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002152_CERTIFIED.pdf