Four Star Library District - Category Two Internal Connections Equipment and Installation - 270002152
Four Star Public Library DistrictLibrary District · Mendon, IL- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 19 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Valerie Simmons
- (217) 936-2131
The 30-second brief
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 in Mendon, IL. Requested equipment includes a 12-port vertical-mount patch panel, CAT6 RJ45 HD keystone connectors, CAT6 Ethernet patch cables, CAT6 plenum-rated bulk Ethernet cable, a Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra or equivalent firewall, and a Ubiquiti U6 Pro wireless access point or equivalent for the community room. The project includes approximately 20 hours of installation, cabling, configuration, and testing labor. Vendors must provide itemized pricing separating E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs. Bids are due by 2026-11-16 under FCC Form 470 application number 270002152.
1 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; 1 Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra or equivalent firewall; 1 Ubiquiti U6 Pro wireless access point or equivalent; approximately 20 hours of installation, Cabling, Configuration, And testing labor.
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Summary
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 in Mendon, IL. Requested equipment includes a 12-port vertical-mount patch panel, CAT6 RJ45 HD keystone connectors, CAT6 Ethernet patch cables, CAT6 plenum-rated bulk Ethernet cable, a Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra or equivalent firewall, and a Ubiquiti U6 Pro wireless access point or equivalent for the community room.
The project includes approximately 20 hours of installation, cabling, configuration, and testing labor. Vendors must provide itemized pricing separating E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs. Bids are due by 2026-11-16 under FCC Form 470 application number 270002152.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- 1 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
- 1 Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra or equivalent firewall
- 1 Ubiquiti U6 Pro wireless access point or equivalent
- Approximately 20 hours of installation, Cabling, Configuration, And testing labor
- Scope location
- MENDON, IL
- Projected sq ft
- 4,500 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Four Star Library District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Four Star Public Library District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Valerie Simmons.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Four Star Public Library District in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Valerie Simmons at (217) 936-2131. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1 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; 1 Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra or equivalent firewall; 1 Ubiquiti U6 Pro wireless access point or equivalent; appr. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: MENDON, IL. The total projected area is 4500 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.