E-Rate #270000244

Mobile Broadband Internet Access for Humboldt County Library Bookmobile Annex

Humboldt County Library in Winnemucca, Nevada is seeking proposals for mobile broadband Internet access for its Bookmobile Annex. - Government Buyer: - Humboldt County Library (Bookmobile Annex) - Services Requested: - Mobile broadband Internet access (Category 1) - Bandwidth range: 1.5 Mbps to 1024 Mbps (with specific requirement for 40 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload) - Unlimited/uncapped data usage - Support for up to 10 simultaneous users - Coverage within a 100-foot radius of the bookmobile - CIPA-compliant filtering - 24x7x365 technical support - Dashboard for device location tracking and remote troubleshooting - Support for data, video, web-conferencing, vehicle GPS, and security services - Installation and initial configuration included - Proposal Requirements: - Coverage map for service area - All associated costs (monthly recurring, non-recurring, estimated taxes/surcharges) - Pricing options for 12 and 36 months, with two optional one-year renewals - Early termination without penalty; no price increases during contract term - Compliance with FCC E-Rate rules (including SPI billing and lowest corresponding price) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified service providers - Notable Requirements: - Must comply with state/local procurement and competitive bidding rules - Service must be CIPA-compliant and E-Rate eligible - Device tracking dashboard and remote troubleshooting required - Service must operate primarily within Winnemucca, NV - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on scope and typical broadband pricing, estimated range is $5,000 to $30,000 over the contract term - Primary Competitors: - Likely cellular/mobile broadband providers (e.g., Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, UScellular) - Primary Products: - Mobile broadband Internet service for Bookmobile Annex - Cellular data plan/air card service - Competing Products: - Verizon Wireless Business Unlimited plans - AT&T Business Wireless Broadband - T-Mobile Business Internet - UScellular Business Internet

Description

Humboldt County Library is seeking Internet Access for its Library Bookmobile Annex. The procurement involves Category 1 services including Data Transmission and/or Internet Access with a bandwidth range from 1.5 Mbps to 1024 Mbps. The service is intended to support mobile broadband for the bookmobile annex primarily within Winnemucca, Nevada, with requirements for unlimited bandwidth, support for up to 10 simultaneous users, and features such as CIPA compliant filtering and 24/7 support. Proposals must comply with state and local procurement requirements and include detailed coverage maps and pricing options for 12 and 36 months with optional renewals.

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