E-Rate #270002416

E-Rate internet access and internal network equipment maintenance for Vicksburg District Library

Vicksburg District Library is seeking E-Rate quotes for internet connectivity and maintenance of its internal network equipment. - Government buyer: Vicksburg District Library, a public library in Vicksburg, Michigan; Eric Hansen is identified as the contact. - OEMs: Cisco Systems and Ubiquiti. The funding application also lists switches with no manufacturer preference. - Requested services: - Category 1 internet access/data transmission: at least 150 Mbps requested; the funding application lists a capacity range of 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. Installation and initial configuration are required. - Category 2 basic maintenance of internal connections for the listed network equipment. - Equipment for maintenance: - 1 Cisco FPR1010-ASA-K9 firewall. - 1 Ubiquiti USW-PRO-MAX-16-POE switch. - 1 Ubiquiti UACC-PRO-MAX-16-RM device. - 1 Cisco C1000-48T-4G-L switch. - The funding application separately describes 1 firewall service/components item and 3 switches; quantities are approximate. - Notable service requirements: At least one static IP address; a 99.97% uptime commitment if available; 24/7 support with a maximum four-hour response time; itemized ISP-owned equipment, web-based statistical analysis access, and end-to-end maintenance of equipment used to deliver service. Quote non-USF-eligible items separately. - Pricing and term: Firm-fixed pricing is requested. The library may consider multiple providers and multi-year agreements; work depends on USF funding. An E-Rate SPIN is required.

Description

Vicksburg District Library is seeking quotations for E-Rate funding year 2027 services. The scope includes internet access with a minimum speed of 150 Mbps, service requirements such as static IP addresses and uptime and response-time commitments, and basic maintenance of internal connections for listed equipment. The RFP states that quotes must be firm fixed price, bidders must have an E-rate SPIN, and proposals should be emailed by the allowable contract date of November 18, 2026. The library may consider multi-year contracts and may select more than one provider.

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