E-Rate #270002103

Bode Public Library bundled internet access and transport

Bode Public Library is seeking a single bundled internet connection with associated transport for its main branch in Bode, Iowa. - Government buyer: Bode Public Library; local public library in Humboldt County, Iowa. The service is for the library’s main branch. - Requested service: One Category 1 bundled Internet Access service with associated transport, with capacity from 25 Mbps to 5 Gbps. Standalone lit fiber and internet access without transport are excluded. - Service details: Vendors should identify the connectivity type and indicate whether an E-Rate Category 1-eligible bundled firewall is included. They must disclose charges that are not E-Rate eligible, such as DDoS protection. Installation and initial configuration are indicated. - Notable requirements: Equipment and services must comply with applicable FCC restrictions on Huawei, ZTE, and other covered companies. Bidders must certify compliance with FCC Lowest Corresponding Price requirements. - Named manufacturers: Huawei and ZTE are identified as prohibited manufacturers, not as eligible suppliers. No prospective service-provider vendors are named. - Unspecified details: The request does not state a service start or end date, contract duration, option years, or a dollar value.

Description

BODE PUBLIC LIBRARY is seeking bundled Internet Access service, including Internet access and associated transport, for delivery to its library at 114 Humboldt Ave, Bode, Iowa. The requested capacity is 25 Mbps to 5 Gbps; the solicitation excludes standalone lit fiber and standalone Internet access without transport. Vendors are asked to identify the connectivity type, whether an E-Rate Category 1-eligible bundled firewall is provided, and any E-Rate-ineligible charges. Proposals are due November 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central time, and must be emailed to the Form 470 contact.

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