E-Rate #270001934

White Pigeon Township Library FY2027 E-rate internet access and network equipment

White Pigeon Township Library is seeking FY2027 E-rate internet access and network equipment and support for its bookmobile and library network. - Government buyer: White Pigeon Township Library, a local public library in White Pigeon, St. Joseph County, Michigan; no parent agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. - OEMs named: Ubiquiti for the wireless controller and switch; Watch Guard Technologies (also referred to as WatchGuard) for the firewall. Equivalent products are acceptable. - Category 1 internet access: cellular data plan/air-card service for 2 lines or hotspots serving the bookmobile. The stated capacity range is 1.5 Mbps to 1 Gbps; installation and initial configuration are indicated. - Category 2 equipment: approximately 1 wireless controller, 1 16-port PoE switch, and 1 firewall. Associated software, licenses, installation, configuration, and basic maintenance are requested. - Existing equipment is identified as a Ubiquiti UDM-SE and WatchGuard WGT45413; these are reference models, not specified part numbers for the requested replacements. - Non-USF-eligible items must be quoted separately. The library may use multiple providers, and implementation depends on funding approval. - The opportunity is for E-rate Funding Year 2027. A specific service term and end date are not stated; multi-year contracts may be considered.

Description

White Pigeon Township Library is seeking quotes for 2027 E-rate services, including Category 1 internet access for at least two bookmobile hotspots and Category 2 wireless controller, switches, and firewall services or equipment. The requested Category 2 work includes installation, configuration, and maintenance, with Ubiquiti or equivalent equipment for the wireless controller and switches and WatchGuard or equivalent for the firewall. The RFP requires firm fixed-price proposals, submission by email, and itemization of services or products that are not USF-eligible; see the attached RFP for full details. The response deadline and allowable contract date are November 10, 2026.

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