E-Rate #270000757

Culpeper County Library Internet Access and Transport Service, 1–5 Gbps

Culpeper County Library is seeking high-capacity internet access and transport for its Main Branch public library. - Government buyer: Culpeper County Library; no agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. Service location: 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, Virginia. - Requested service: Category One internet access bundled with transport, with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps. The existing service is shared 1 Gbps x 25 Mbps; symmetrical bandwidth is not required, and reasonable bandwidth increments are encouraged. - Included pricing and setup: Price at least five static IP addresses and router/modem lease options. Installation and initial configuration are requested, with service delivered to the building’s demarcation point, generally the MDF. - Cost and service requirements: Itemize monthly recurring, non-recurring, and special construction charges; identify ineligible costs and what demarcation setup is included in base fees. E-Rate-eligible service cost carries the greatest evaluation weight. - Flexibility and restrictions: The requested arrangement should allow bandwidth increases and additional sites, permit penalty-free circuit termination if a site closes, and prohibit price increases during the contract term. - OEMs named: Huawei and ZTE are identified as prohibited covered equipment providers; no eligible ISP or equipment manufacturer is named. - Term options: Month-to-month proposals may be considered. Contracted pricing is requested for 36 or 60 months, with up to two additional 12-month extensions.

Description

CULPEPER COUNTY LIBRARY is requesting proposals for internet access bundled with transport service at its Culpeper, Virginia location. The library currently receives shared internet service at 1 Gbps × 25 Mbps and seeks proposals for service between 1 Gbps minimum and 5 Gbps maximum; symmetrical bandwidth is not required. Proposals should include pricing for at least five static IP addresses and router/modem lease options, and identify all recurring, non-recurring, and special construction costs. Services are needed effective July 1, 2027.

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