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McGrath Community Library Internet Access and Data Transport Service

McGrath Community Library is seeking one bundled internet access and data transport service for its Alaska library. - Government buyer: McGrath Community Library, McGrath, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska; no agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. - Service requested: One internet access and data transmission service, with download bandwidth options from 50 Mbps to 5 Gbps where available. Installation and initial configuration are requested. - Acceptable delivery: Fiber or non-fiber technologies, including copper, satellite, microwave, or other approaches; both symmetrical and asymmetrical service will be considered. - Technical details bidders must provide: Upload and download speeds, last-mile and middle-mile transport methods, whether the circuit is dedicated or its contention ratio, data limits and usage charges, and the make and model of any required leased equipment. - Pricing and term: Provide complete itemized pricing, including recurring and one-time charges, installation and activation, equipment or rental, surcharges, and usage-based fees. A one-year pricing option is required; multi-year and month-to-month proposals may also be considered. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are named in the notice.

Description

MCGRATH COMMUNITY LIBRARY is seeking bids for bundled Internet Access and data transport at multiple bandwidth levels from 50 Mbps to 5 Gbps, where available. Fiber and non-fiber solutions are acceptable, and bidders must specify download and upload speeds, delivery methods, and applicable service details. Proposals must include complete, itemized pricing, a one-year pricing option, a valid SPIN/498 ID, and discounted billing through the Service Provider Invoice (SPI) method. The source states a response deadline of November 18, 2026, while also containing conflicting 28- and 30-calendar-day submission-period language.

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