E-Rate #270001544

Tamarack District Library E-rate Internet, Bookmobile Data, and Network Equipment

Tamarack District Library is seeking E-rate internet connectivity, bookmobile data service, and network equipment with related installation and support. - Government buyer: Tamarack District Library, Lakeview, Michigan; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs: Ubiquiti is named for wireless access points and switches; Vertiv is named for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). The library identifies existing reference models Ubiquiti U7-PRO-MAX access points and Vertiv PSA5-1500MT120 UPS units; these are not listed as required part numbers. - Category 1 services: One staff internet access/data transmission service, with a minimum capacity of 400 Mbps and maximum capacity of 1 Gbps; and two cellular data plan/air-card lines for bookmobile hotspots, with a stated capacity range of 1.5–100 Mbps. - Category 2 equipment: Approximately five wireless access points, two four-port PoE switches, two UPS units, racks (the Form 470 lists four while the RFP estimates approximately two), one antennas/connectors/components item, and one foot of cabling. Quantities are approximate where indicated. - Related services and requirements: Installation and initial configuration are requested for applicable items; the RFP also requests configuration and maintenance for access points, switches, and UPS units, and installation/configuration for racks. Staff internet requirements include domain-name registration, at least one static IP, a 99.97% uptime target if available, and a maximum four-hour response time on a 24/7 basis. Static IPs are requested for bookmobile service. Bidders must separately itemize ineligible items and provide firm-fixed pricing. - Performance period: The procurement is for Funding Year 2027; specific start and end dates and contract duration are not provided. Multi-year contracts may be considered.

Description

Tamarack District Library is seeking quotations for E-rate funding year 2027 services and equipment under the attached RFP. Category 1 requests include internet access and data transmission, including connectivity for the bookmobile; Category 2 requests include wireless access points, switches, uninterruptible power supplies, racks, antennas/components, and cabling. Quantities are approximate, and the RFP specifies requirements for pricing, eligibility itemization, installation, configuration, maintenance, and bidder qualifications. Quotations are due November 3, 2026, and the RFP says to email them to the listed contact addresses marked “E-rate bid.”

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