E-Rate #270002129

1 Gbps Internet Access and Managed Firewall Services for Three Houston County Library Branches

Houston County Public Library System is seeking internet connectivity and managed firewall services for three Georgia library branches. - Government buyer: Houston County Public Library System (HOUPL), Houston County, Georgia. - Requested services: - Internet access and data transmission at a minimum of 1 Gbps for each of three branches: Nola Brantley Memorial Library, Centerville Branch Library, and Perry Branch Library. - Managed firewall services compatible with HOUPL’s current firewall, including configuration, administration, monitoring, reporting, remote patching and upgrades, licensing, maintenance, intrusion protection, URL filtering, and support. - Required equipment, connections, routers, installation, and initial configuration; on-site firewall repair or replacement with comparable-or-better functionality if needed. - Notable requirements: CIPA-compliant content filtering with on-demand unfiltered access; troubleshooting within four hours during normal library hours; refunds for outages lasting longer than four hours; and a single point of contact or network operations center. Proposals may cover all or any of the three branches. - Vendor and OEMs: Cox Business is identified as HOUPL’s current internet service provider. No requested product manufacturer or OEM is named; no product part numbers are specified. - Funding and eligibility: Services are contingent on E-Rate funding. Bidders must have a valid SPIN and be in good standing with USAC; FCC-designated covered equipment and services are ineligible for E-Rate support. Cost effectiveness is the highest-weighted evaluation criterion.

Description

Houston County Public Library System is seeking proposals for high-speed internet access and managed firewall services for its three library branches during E-Rate funding year July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. Internet service must provide at least 1 Gbps at each branch, with content filtering, IP address allocation, and equipment and connection support; managed firewall services include administration, monitoring, support, intrusion protection, and URL filtering. The contract is intended for one year, with extensions of up to two additional years potentially considered. The RFP states proposals are due November 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST; the source listing separately gives a response deadline of November 12, 2026.

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