E-Rate #270000148

Indianapolis Marion County Public Library Seeks Managed Internet Access for Central Library

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (IndyPL) is seeking proposals for managed internet access services at its Central Library in Indianapolis, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (IndyPL) - Chief Innovation & Technology Officer: Shanika Heyward - Products/Services Requested: - Managed internet access service with symmetric speeds from 1 Gbps (minimum) to 10 Gbps (maximum) - Includes static contiguous /24 public IP address space - Bandwidth must be scalable in 500 Mbps increments - Installation, configuration, and maintenance of all required equipment - 24/7/365 support, 4-hour technician dispatch, outage credits, and line monitoring - Ancillary equipment, parts, software, and accessories as needed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FCC E-Rate rules, including Lowest Corresponding Price and applicable discounts - No filtering, caching, or blocking of traffic without explicit approval - Vendors must provide detailed line-item pricing for both E-Rate eligible and ineligible costs - Project is contingent on E-Rate funding approval - Excludes equipment from companies deemed a national security risk by the FCC - Strict service and support requirements, including rapid response to outages - OEMs: - No specific OEMs are named; vendors must specify any required equipment and warranties in their proposals

Description

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (IndyPL) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide basic internet service at the Central Library located at 40 E. St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN. The service is to start on July 1, 2027, with an initial contract term of up to 36 months and possible two 12-month extensions. The scope includes providing internet service with speeds ranging from 1024 Mbps to 10240 Mbps and includes detailed technical and support requirements. Vendors must comply with FCC E-Rate rules and provide pricing reflecting the Lowest Corresponding Price and applicable discounts.

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