E-Rate #270001764

Dolton Public Library District seeks 1–5 Gbps internet, SonicWALL firewall items, and managed network services

Dolton Public Library District is seeking E-Rate-supported internet connectivity, SonicWALL firewall-related items, and managed network services. - Government buyer: Dolton Public Library District, Dolton, Cook County, Illinois. - OEM highlighted: SonicWALL is named for firewall components, software and licenses (or equivalent), and firewall maintenance. No other product manufacturers or awarded vendors are identified. - Requested products and services: - Category 1 internet access and data transmission, with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps and pricing in 1 Gbps increments. - Category 2 firewall components with necessary software and licenses; the initial request identifies one item, with no model or part number specified. - Category 2 basic maintenance for firewall service and components. - Managed internal broadband services for the library’s existing eligible wired and wireless equipment. - Notable requirements: Internet service must hand off directly to the library-provided LAN and include an SLA, outage reporting, and basic technical support without additional service fees. Associated work may include construction, fiber installation, testing, acceptance, and project management. Managed services include network monitoring, maintenance, optimization, updates and security patches, remote and on-site support, performance reporting, and documented service levels and escalation. - Contract considerations: The RFP seeks proposals for the FY27 funding year and invites 1-, 3-, or 5-year contract options. Longer Category 1 terms should allow bandwidth upgrades. Contracts depend on E-Rate funding.

Description

Dolton Public Library District is seeking proposals for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service, with bandwidth options from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps, and Category 2 services including managed internal broadband services for existing equipment. Proposals should include 1-, 3-, and 5-year contract options; 3- and 5-year options must allow bandwidth upgrades, and Category 1 pricing must cover the specified installation, construction, testing, project management, support, and invoicing requirements. Bidders must submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet and bids by email, and contracts are valid only if E-Rate funding is awarded. The response deadline is November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST.

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