E-Rate #270000816

Jefferson County Public Library Seeks High-Speed Internet Access and WAN Services (E-Rate FY2027)

Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) in Madison, Indiana is seeking proposals for high-capacity Internet Access and Data Transmission (WAN) Services for its main library and Hanover Branch, contingent on E-Rate funding approval. - Government Buyer: - Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), Madison, Indiana - Main library and Hanover Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Internet Access Service: - Symmetrical bandwidth starting at 2 Gbps, scalable up to 5 Gbps - Guaranteed throughput to the main library head-end - Laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments - Service level changes allowed during contract - Data Transmission (WAN) Service: - Leased lit network capacity between main library and Hanover Branch - Bandwidth options: 1 to 5 Gbps per site, up to 10 Gbps at the head-end - Fiber, hybrid, or non-fiber solutions accepted - Detailed network topology and handoff descriptions required - Public IPv4 Addresses: - At least 10 public IPv4 addresses - Optional pricing for additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Detailed Service Level Agreement (SLA) with: - 99.99% network availability - Specific latency, jitter, and packet/frame loss commitments - 24x7x365 support, two-hour diagnosis, four-hour repair - Monthly and annual service reports - All costs, including installation or special construction, must be itemized - Technology-neutral procurement (fiber, hybrid, or non-fiber solutions considered) - Compliance with FCC and USAC E-Rate rules; SPI invoicing required - No open-ended or automatically renewing terms - No site visits scheduled; building maps available upon request - Contract Term: - 3 or 5 years, with or without voluntary extensions - Monthly billing - Service contingent on E-Rate funding approval

Description

Jefferson County Public Library is seeking Internet Access and Data Transmission Services with symmetrical bandwidth at 2+/- Gbps scalable to 5+/- Gbps, guaranteed throughput to the main library head-end in Madison, IN, and contingent upon E-Rate funding approval. The procurement includes 10+/- public IPv4 addresses with optional pricing for additional IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, and lease lit network capacity for standalone data transmission (WAN) between the main library and the Hanover Branch Library. Pricing options should cover 1+/- Gbps through 5+/- Gbps connections, with service level changes allowed during the contract term. The contract duration is 3 or 5 years, with or without extensions, and requires use of E-Rate SPI invoicing.

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