E-Rate #270000296

Internet Access and Cellular Data Services for Hancock County Public Library

Hancock County Public Library in Greenfield, Indiana is seeking bids for internet access and cellular data services for its main library and bookmobile outreach programs. - Government Buyer: - Hancock County Public Library (HCPL), Greenfield, Indiana - Requested Products & Services: - Cellular data plans, air cards, or hotspots for approximately 3 devices used in bookmobiles and mobile outreach - Minimum 1 Mbps, burst speeds up to 100 Mbps - Dedicated internet access circuit for the Central/Main Library - Minimum 7 Mbps upload and 500 Mbps download, scalable up to 500/30 Mbps or higher - Service currently provided via cable modem/coax; comparable or equivalent technologies accepted - 5 public IPv4 addresses required, with optional IPv6 pricing - Laddered pricing requested for various speed tiers and contract terms - Optional Services: - Advanced firewall services - DDoS protection - CIPA-compliant internet filtering - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must separate eligible/ineligible costs and provide complete pricing (monthly recurring, maintenance, insurance) - Service Level Agreements (SLAs) must guarantee 99.99% uptime - Proposals must include E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and comply with FCC E-Rate rules - Multi-year, annual, and month-to-month contracts considered; no automatic renewals - Proposals must be specific to requirements, not generic menus - Library reserves right to adjust quantities, reject bids, and clarify proposals - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; solicitation open to all qualified service providers - Period of Performance: - Flexible contract terms aligning with E-Rate funding years; voluntary extensions possible; service delivery by July 1, 2027

Description

The Hancock County Public Library is seeking bids for internet access services including aircard service for bookmobiles and dedicated internet access for the main library located at 900 W McKenzie Road, Greenfield, Indiana. Service Request #1 involves approximately 3 aircards for bookmobile and mobile outreach programs. Service Request #2 involves internet access with transport service for library staff and testing use, with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps and maximum of 500 Mbps. Bidders must submit separate bids for each service request and comply with E-Rate program rules. The proposal due date is October 16, 2026, and questions must be submitted by September 11, 2026.

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