E-Rate #270002015

Chippewa River District Library FY2027 E-rate internet services and network equipment

Chippewa River District Library is seeking FY2027 E-rate internet service and network equipment for three Michigan library branches. - Government buyer: Chippewa River District Library, a public library system in Mount Pleasant, Isabella County, Michigan. - Named OEMs: Meraki and Cisco Systems; equivalent products may be proposed. The request also identifies Cat6 plenum cable and antennas, connectors, and related components without specifying a manufacturer. - Products requested: Approximately 1 Meraki MR46 wireless access point (or equivalent), 3 Cisco C1200-48P-4X switches (or equivalent), 9 Meraki MR Enterprise license renewals (or equivalent), and 1,000 feet of Cat6 plenum Ethernet cable. Antennas, connectors, and related components are also included, with quantities unspecified. - Internet services: Two branch connections require at least 500 Mbps each, with a stated capacity range of 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps. A third branch requires at least 20 Mbps, with a stated range of 10 to 500 Mbps. Installation and initial configuration are requested for the connections. - Notable requirements: Proposals should offer 99.97% uptime if possible and 24/7 support with a maximum four-hour response time. Internet proposals should itemize provider-owned equipment and provide web-based management, full logging, and access to statistical analyses. Maintenance is requested for the internal network equipment and for equipment used to deliver internet service; costs should distinguish items that are not E-rate eligible.

Description

Chippewa River District Library is soliciting proposals for services and equipment under E-rate Funding Year 2027. The request includes Category 1 internet access and data transmission at specified library branches, with requested bandwidth ranging from 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps in the Form 470; the RFP specifies minimum connections at the individual sites. Category 2 needs include wireless access points, switches and associated maintenance or licenses, and cabling. Proposals are due November 11, 2026, and bidders must follow the RFP requirements, including firm-fixed pricing and applicable E-rate provider requirements.

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