# E-Rate #270001991

Bookmobile cellular data service and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 270001991
**NAICS:** 517312, 517911

Craven-Pamlico Regional Library is seeking cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi equipment for internet access aboard its bookmobile.
- **Government buyer:** Craven-Pamlico Regional Library, a public library system serving Craven and Pamlico Counties, North Carolina. No sub-agency or office is identified.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named in the request. Bidders may propose a compatible carrier and device.
- **Equipment:** One mobile Wi-Fi hotspot (MiFi or equivalent), compatible with the proposed cellular network and supporting at least 15 simultaneous users. External antenna support is preferred; equipment may be included with service or priced separately.
- **Cellular service:** One line of 4G LTE or 5G service for the bookmobile, with reliable route coverage and unlimited monthly data. The request lists a capacity range of 100 Mbps minimum to 5 Gbps maximum. Bidders must disclose data throttling or de-prioritization thresholds and post-throttling speeds.
- **Related requirements:** Provide MDM, a static IP, CIPA-compliant content filtering, installation and initial configuration, technical support with stated hours and response times, and replacement of failed devices within five business days at no additional cost. Service is for use aboard the vehicle, not for off-vehicle patron use or device lending.
- **Pricing and flexibility:** Provide monthly per-line pricing with taxes and fees included, identify charges ineligible for E-rate funding, and allow lines to be added or removed at the contracted per-line rate.
- **Performance period:** Three-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions; service start is preferred after the beginning of the applicable funding period, subject to E-rate funding approval.

### Description

Craven-Pamlico Regional Library is seeking cellular data service for a mobile hotspot on its bookmobile, providing internet access for patrons and staff at scheduled stops in Craven and Pamlico Counties, North Carolina. The request specifies 4G LTE or 5G coverage, unlimited monthly data, support for at least 15 connected users, and a compatible mobile Wi-Fi device; MDM, a static IP, and content filtering are also required. Bidders should provide coverage information, data-throttling details, and monthly per-line pricing, including taxes and fees. The library requests a three-year contract with two optional one-year extensions, with service preferred to begin July 1, 2027, contingent upon E-rate funding.

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