E-Rate #270001431

Consortium internet access and fiber maintenance for member libraries

Bibliomation, Inc. is seeking E-Rate-supported internet access and fiber maintenance for its Connecticut library consortium. - Buyer and award structure: Bibliomation, Inc. is the consortium lead; individual member libraries will award and hold resulting contracts. The issuing officer and technical contact is Executive Director Alessandra Casiello. - Requested services: - Internet access and data transmission for 11 library entities, with requested bandwidth from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps. No service part numbers are specified. - Fiber maintenance for libraries with existing dark-fiber infrastructure and contracts; no quantity or detailed maintenance scope is stated. - Technical and service requirements: Bidders should identify service classification and delivery method, specify installation charges, and address compatibility with existing library fiber. Requested capabilities include static IP addresses, bandwidth bursting, connectivity to Bibliomation’s Evergreen ILS and library or research networks such as Internet2, content filtering, direct connectivity to providers such as Google and Microsoft, usage-based pricing, local support, and DDoS protection and security consulting. - Evaluation and compliance: Eligible-service price is a primary evaluation factor, along with network compatibility, technical merit, past performance, and other criteria. The procurement is subject to E-Rate requirements, including the Lowest Corresponding Price requirement. - Named organizations: Bibliomation, Inc. is the only named procurement organization; no internet service vendor or equipment OEM is identified.

Description

Bibliomation, Inc. is soliciting proposals on behalf of consortium member libraries for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service, including fiber maintenance, for libraries with existing dark-fiber infrastructure. Requested internet speeds range from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps, serving 11 entities; no Category 2 services are requested. Individual member libraries will award and hold any resulting contracts, and vendors must address specified technical capabilities and comply with E-rate and local and state procurement requirements. Proposals are due November 2, 2026, at noon Eastern Time.

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