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Internet access and data transmission services for two Douglas County library locations

Douglas County Public Library System seeks internet access and data transmission service for its Main Library and Lake Tahoe Branch. - Government buyer: Douglas County Public Library System / Douglas County Public Library. The request covers the Main Library in Minden and the Lake Tahoe Branch in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. - Services requested: - Main Library: one lit internet service, with bandwidth from 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps. - Lake Tahoe Branch: one lit fiber or SPOTPN service, with bandwidth from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. - Installation and initial configuration are required at both locations; synchronous bandwidth is preferred. - Delivery and pricing requirements: Service must terminate at the library-designated in-building demarcation point, generally the MDF. Proposals should itemize monthly recurring charges, one-time charges, and any special construction costs. Optional static IPs, router leases, and other services may be priced separately. Bidders may propose for either or both sites. - Notable requirements: The library requests the lowest corresponding price, no price increases during the contract term, options to increase bandwidth, and penalty-free circuit termination if a site closes. Cost is the highest-valued evaluation factor. - OEMs: No service-provider OEM or required product manufacturer is specified. Huawei and ZTE are named as prohibited companies and may not provide or manufacture proposed equipment or services.

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Douglas County Public Library System is seeking Internet access and data transmission services for two branch locations. The RFP requests 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps lit service for the Main Library and 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps of lit fiber or SPOTPN for the Lake Tahoe Branch; bidders may propose for one or both sites. Service is required effective July 1, 2027, and proposals must include all recurring, non-recurring, and special construction costs. The RFP states proposals are due October 28, 2026, while the Form 470 lists a response deadline of October 30, 2026.

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