Opportunity
E-Rate #260000941
Marion Area District Library Internet Access and Data Transmission Services RFP
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
260000941
NAICS
517311
The Marion Area District Library in Marion, Michigan is seeking proposals for high-speed internet access and data transmission services. - Government Buyer: - Marion Area District Library (local government, Osceola County, Michigan) - Products/Services Requested: - Internet access and data transmission services - Bandwidth options required: minimum 500 Mbps up to 10 Gbps (10,240 Mbps) - No specific part numbers or OEMs are specified - Quantity: 1 service unit, with two bandwidth line items (500 Mbps and 10 Gbps) - Notable Requirements: - Rural location may limit available options - Preference for multiple offers, but single-offer responses are acceptable - No installation or initial configuration required - Procurement is under the E-rate program; price is the primary evaluation factor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Aspects: - Wide range of acceptable bandwidths (500 Mbps to 10 Gbps) - Emphasis on price competitiveness and E-rate compliance
Description
This solicitation is a service request for internet under Category 1 services. The procurement is conducted by the Marion Area District Library, a library entity located in Marion, Michigan. The request includes data transmission and internet access services with specified bandwidth capacities of 500 Mbps and 10 Gbps. The library notes that it is a rural location with limited options and prefers multiple offers but acknowledges that sometimes there are none.