Poplar Creek Library District Internal Connections and Firewall RFP 270001329
Poplar Creek Public Library DistrictLibrary District · Streamwood, IL- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brian Ormond
- (630) 837-6800
The 30-second brief
Poplar Creek Library District is seeking proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Managed Internal Broadband Services, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections. The scope includes the purchase, installation, and engineering of Fortinet FortiGate 201G firewalls, UTP subscriptions, 10GE SFP+ transceiver modules, FortiClient ZTNA, and Aruba 10G SFP+ transceivers at both the Main Library and the Sonya Crawshaw Branch in Streamwood, Illinois. Pricing must include IPSEC VPN deployment labor, firewall migration, installation, necessary licensing, and shipping costs broken out per location. Proposals are due by 2026-12-07 and must include vendor SPIN numbers and specific compliance with E-Rate eligibility requirements.
+/-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 +/-2 Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 400m OM4 MMF C-class Transceiver, SKU S2P30A, or equivalent
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Summary
Poplar Creek Library District is seeking proposals for E-Rate Funding Year 2027 covering Internal Connections, Managed Internal Broadband Services, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections.
The scope includes the purchase, installation, and engineering of Fortinet FortiGate 201G firewalls, UTP subscriptions, 10GE SFP+ transceiver modules, FortiClient ZTNA, and Aruba 10G SFP+ transceivers at both the Main Library and the Sonya Crawshaw Branch in Streamwood, Illinois. Pricing must include IPSEC VPN deployment labor, firewall migration, installation, necessary licensing, and shipping costs broken out per location. Proposals are due by 2026-12-07 and must include vendor SPIN numbers and specific compliance with E-Rate eligibility requirements.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
+/-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 +/-2 Aruba 10G SFP+ LC SR 400m OM4 MMF C-class Transceiver, SKU S2P30A, or equivalent
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Streamwood, IL
- Reported agency
- Poplar Creek Library District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Poplar Creek Public Library District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brian Ormond.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Poplar Creek 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 RFP 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 Brian Ormond at (630) 837-6800. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: +/-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-. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 7, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). Review the full document from Poplar Creek Public Library District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Streamwood, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
