Opportunity
E-Rate #270002604
Managed lit-fiber Internet circuits for six Augusta-Richmond County library locations
Posted
October 26, 2026
Respond By
November 23, 2026
Identifier
270002604
NAICS
517111
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System is seeking managed lit-fiber Internet service for six library locations. - Government buyer: Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System; no sub-agency or contracting office is identified. - Requested service: six leased lit-fiber Internet circuits, one per location, including Internet access, managed connections, installation, equipment and routers, maintenance, and support. - Augusta-Richmond County Public Library: 500 Mbps. - Appleby Branch, Diamond Lakes, Friedman Branch, Jeff Maxwell Branch, and Wallace Branch: 300 Mbps each. - Pricing is requested for additional 100 Mbps increments up to 1 Gbps. The Form 470 describes a minimum starting capacity of 200 Mbps, while its capacity form lists 300 Mbps as the minimum; the RFP gives the location-specific bandwidth requests above. - Each location must receive at least three usable public IP addresses. Service must be operational by the required start of the service term. - Notable service requirements include 24/7 troubleshooting, a four-hour response target, and refunds for outages exceeding four hours. E-rate participation and discounted billing are required; performance is contingent on E-rate funding. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEM, ISP, or reseller is named in the available materials.
Description
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System is seeking six leased lit fiber circuits with Internet access, one for each library location. The Form 470 narrative states a minimum capacity starting at 200 Mbps and a maximum of 1 Gbps; the attached RFP lists requested bandwidth of 500 Mbps for the main library and 300 Mbps for each of five branches. The RFP requests standard Internet service, at least three usable public IP addresses, managed service, and full implementation by July 1, 2027. The RFP describes a four-year contract period from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, dependent on E-rate funding.