E-Rate #270002459

Managed Wi-Fi equipment and services for Jackson County Public Library

Jackson County Public Library is seeking a managed Wi-Fi solution to update or replace its public network in Seymour, Indiana. - Government buyer: Jackson County Public Library, a local library system; no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers or vendors are named, and the library indicates no manufacturer preference. Equipment proposals should identify each manufacturer and part number. - Equipment requested: 1 router, approximately 8 wireless access points, 1 switch, 2 UPS units (one standard-wall-outlet model and one high-voltage-plug model), and 1 firewall for a network with current bandwidth of 1 Gbps. Necessary software and licenses may be included. - Services requested: Managed operation, management, and monitoring of eligible internal broadband/LAN/WLAN components; installation, activation, initial configuration, and training; and basic maintenance and technical support, including repairs, cable upkeep, configuration changes, support, and software upgrades and patches. - Notable requirements: New equipment is requested; used equipment may be offered as a clearly identified alternative. The library will own purchased equipment, and the project depends on Category 2 E-Rate funding. Equipment from companies identified as national-security risks under the cited FCC restriction is prohibited. The library is seeking a multi-year agreement, with optional voluntary extensions; specific term lengths are not provided.

Description

Jackson County Public Library is seeking proposals for Category 2 equipment and services to update or replace its public network for library patrons. The work includes purchasing, operating, managing, and monitoring eligible broadband LAN/WLAN components as managed Wi-Fi, with installation, activation, and initial configuration; equipment may include a router, access points, switches, UPS units, and a firewall. The library also requests related managed internal broadband services and may consider basic maintenance, equipment leasing or purchasing, and multi-year service contracts. Proposals are due by noon on December 11, 2026, as stated in the RFP.

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