E-Rate #270001516

Genesee District Library seeks WAN transport and Internet access for 19 locations

Genesee District Library is seeking 36 months of Internet access and WAN connectivity for its headquarters and 18 branch locations. - Government buyer: Genesee District Library (GDL), a public library system in Flint, Michigan; agency, sub-agency, and office details are not specified. - Services requested: WAN transport, Internet access, or a combined service, with service-area-wide connectivity centered on Headquarters. - Headquarters Internet access: minimum 2,000 Mbps; higher bandwidth proposals are invited. - WAN transport: 19 connections, including Headquarters, with minimum bandwidths of 100 Mbps at branch sites and 2,000 Mbps at Headquarters; higher bandwidth proposals are invited. - Form 470 service categories also include combined Internet and data transmission at 100 Mbps–5 Gbps, standalone data transmission at 100 Mbps–2 Gbps, and standalone Internet access at 2–5 Gbps. - Notable requirements: Installation and initial configuration are indicated. Pricing is to account for monthly recurring service and any one-time construction and installation charges. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or service providers are named. The buyer named is Genesee District Library.

Description

The Genesee District Library is soliciting sealed bids for a service-area-wide network transport solution, Internet access, or both. The Headquarters building will serve as the head end and meet point for services to the library’s branch locations, with bandwidth needs varying by location. Bids must include monthly recurring transport charges and any one-time construction and installation charges, follow E-Rate guidelines, and reflect a 36-month contract term. Bidders must submit two copies with pricing on the supplied cost analysis sheets, include a valid E-Rate SPIN, and demonstrate listing with the State of Michigan as a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier.

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