E-Rate #270002868

Six leased lit-fiber Internet circuits for Augusta-Richmond County library locations

Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System seeks managed fiber Internet service for six library locations. - Buyer: Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, service providers, or resellers are named in the solicitation; proposals are open to eligible Internet service providers. - Services requested: Six leased lit-fiber circuits with standard Internet access, managed connections, at least three usable public IP addresses per location, and the equipment, connections, and routers needed to deliver service. - Main library: 500 Mbps. - Five branches: 300 Mbps each. - Include pricing for bandwidth increases in 100 Mbps increments up to 1 Gbps. - Service requirements: Provider is responsible for installation and initial configuration, maintenance, proactive monitoring, and 24/7 troubleshooting. Troubleshooting response is required within four hours; outages exceeding four hours qualify for refunds. - E-rate requirements: Service is contingent on E-rate funding. Providers must participate in E-rate, provide their SPIN and FCC Registration Number, and support discounted billing through the Service Provider Invoice (SPI) method. - Other notable requirements: Provide complete pricing and separate, facility-level invoices. No part numbers are specified.

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 lists capacity starting at 300 Mbps and reaching up to 1 Gbps; the attached RFP specifies requested bandwidth of 500 Mbps for the main library and 300 Mbps for each of five branches, with pricing for upgrades in 100 Mbps increments up to 1 Gbps. The RFP seeks a four-year service contract from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, with service fully implemented by July 1, 2027. It also specifies managed service, support and maintenance, and compliance with applicable E-rate and procurement requirements.

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