E-Rate #270001151

Carlinville Public Library seeks Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for existing network equipment.

Carlinville Public Library in Illinois is seeking proposals for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to support its existing network infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Carlinville Public Library, Carlinville, Illinois - Products/Services Requested: - Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) for operation, management, and monitoring of network equipment - Eligible equipment includes: - Firewalls - Switches - Routers - Cabling - Wireless Access Points - Network Controllers - UPS Battery Backups - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; equivalent brands may be proposed - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide E-Rate SPIN and comply with USAC and local/state procurement guidelines - Multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions, month-to-month, or variable term arrangements are allowed - Bids must offer the Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) - Free services must be clearly identified per USAC's Free Services Advisory - Management is for existing equipment; detailed inventory available upon request - Library reserves the right to add or remove services as needed

Description

This solicitation is for managing existing equipment at the Carlinville Public Library. The scope includes maintaining eligible items as per the attached inventory. The service category is Managed Internal Broadband Services (Category 2). Bidders must follow local and state procurement guidelines and reference the solicitation number in their bids. The applicant is open to multi-year contracts with voluntary extensions and requires compliance with USAC's Free Services Advisory and Lowest Corresponding Price rules.

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