E-Rate #270001455

Managed services for Golconda Public Library’s existing network infrastructure

Golconda Public Library seeks E-Rate-funded management and monitoring of its existing Category 2 network infrastructure. - Buyer: Golconda Public Library, a local public library in Golconda, Pope County, Illinois. - Requested service: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS) to operate, manage, and monitor existing eligible network equipment. The RFP identifies firewalls, switches, a router, cabling, wireless access points, a network controller, and UPS battery backup; the detailed equipment inventory is referenced but was not included with the latest attachment. - Known existing equipment from the initial release: - Fortinet FortiGate firewall, model FG-40F — quantity 1. - Ubiquiti internal access point, model UAP-AC-PRO-US — quantity 1. - Ubiquiti 8-port switch, model US-8-60W — quantity 1. - Ubiquiti 16-port switch, model USW-16-POE — quantity 1. - Eaton UPS, model 5SC 750VA — quantity 1. - Named OEMs: Fortinet, Ubiquiti, and Eaton. The solicitation concerns service for existing equipment rather than a new equipment purchase; equivalent brands are acceptable. - Notable requirements: Bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and the required Form 473 on file with USAC, and proposals must comply with USAC requirements. Proposals and questions are directed to consultant Jill Dare.

Description

Golconda Public Library is seeking proposals for Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services for funding year 2027. The work involves support and management of existing eligible network infrastructure, including equipment such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, wireless access points, network controllers, and UPS battery backup. Bids must be emailed to Jill Dare by October 30, 2026, and bidders must have an E-Rate SPIN and comply with applicable USAC requirements. Equivalent or comparable brands will be considered.

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