E-Rate #270001550

Cellular data plans and hotspot devices for library bookmobile and outreach

New Castle-Henry County Public Library is seeking cellular connectivity and hotspot equipment for its bookmobile and mobile outreach services. - Government buyer: New Castle-Henry County Public Library; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Requested products and services: - Approximately 3 cellular data plans/air cards for the bookmobile, mobile outreach programs, and key staff. - Approximately 3 hotspot devices for patron book check-in/check-out and library-card registration. - Target capacity is approximately 25 Mbps minimum and 50 Mbps maximum; quantities may be adjusted. - Notable requirements: Providers must supply an E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). Proposals should separately identify monthly recurring charges and any distinct maintenance or insurance costs, and account for applicable government discounts. Installation and initial configuration are indicated as required in the initial release summary. - Evaluation: Price is the primary evaluation factor, although the library may select the best-qualified vendor. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, device manufacturers, or prospective vendors are named in the provided materials. - Performance period: Service is requested beginning in Funding Year 2027. The specific start and end dates, total duration, and option periods are not stated; the request is for recurring service, but the subscription term is unspecified.

Description

The New Castle-Henry County Public Library is soliciting proposals for cellular data plans or air cards for wireless internet service beginning in funding year 2027. The service is intended for devices used by its bookmobile, mobile outreach programs, and key staff; the listed request is approximately three lines with approximately 25–50 Mbps capacity. Proposals must include the vendor’s E-Rate SPIN and itemize monthly recurring costs separately from maintenance or insurance costs when applicable, reflecting available governmental discounts. Price is the most heavily weighted evaluation factor, and the library reserves the right to adjust quantities and award to the best-qualified vendor.

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