E-Rate #270001878

Managed internal broadband and Wi-Fi services for Mississippi Valley Library District

The Mississippi Valley Library District is seeking Category 2 managed internal broadband services for library network equipment. - Buyer and locations: Mississippi Valley Library District; services cover Collinsville Memorial Library and Fairmont City Library Center. - Requested service: Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS), including managed Wi-Fi, continuous monitoring, network administration and management, diagnostics, repair, helpdesk support, installation and configuration, reporting, and strategic infrastructure recommendations. - Notable requirements: Provide 24/7/365 remote monitoring and proactive issue resolution; back up configurations; monitor hardware and software health; and identify eligible and ineligible costs. Price one-, two-, and three-year term options. Eligible-service price carries the greatest evaluation weight. - OEMs and existing equipment: Fortinet (1 FG-80F); Ubiquiti (4 UAP-AC-PRO-US, 1 UAP-AC-M-PRO-US, 2 U7-OUTDOOR-US, 1 USW--PoE, 3 USW-16-PoE, 1 USW-24-PoE, 1 USW-PRO-48-POE, and 1 UBB-US); Eaton (1 9PX1000RT); and APC (1 SMT1500VA). These are existing assets to be managed, not items identified for purchase. - Quantity and scope: No service quantity is specified; the RFP defines the managed-service scope. The equipment inventory is listed separately below.

Description

Mississippi Valley Library District seeks proposals for Category 2 Managed Internal Broadband Services, including managed Wi-Fi, for continuous operation, management, and monitoring of eligible broadband internal connection components. The scope includes 24/7 network monitoring, remote administration, network management and repair, helpdesk support, deployment services, reporting, and infrastructure recommendations. Bids must provide separate pricing options for one-, two-, and three-year terms commencing July 1, 2027, and identify applicable eligibility and management fees. Proposals and questions must be submitted by email; the RFP states bids are due by 5:00 PM CST on the Allowable Contract Date, identified as November 9, 2026.

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