Opportunity
E-Rate #270001571
Bartlett Public Library District Request for 100 Mbps Internet Access and Data Transmission
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 26, 2026
Identifier
270001571
NAICS
517111, 517311, 517810
Bartlett Public Library District is seeking bids for two Category One connectivity services at its Main Branch in Bartlett, Illinois. - Government buyer: Bartlett Public Library District; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Services requested: - One standalone internet access service without data transmission, preferred at 100 Mbps. - One point-to-point data transmission circuit without internet access, with a minimum preferred speed of 100 Mbps, connecting the Main Branch to the selected provider’s point of presence. - For both services, the stated capacity range is 50 Mbps to 10 Gbps; equivalent or alternative bandwidth proposals may be offered. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs or service-provider vendors are named. - Notable requirements: Proposals should itemize recurring costs, installation or activation charges, applicable fees and equipment rentals, and provide service-level information covering uptime, repair response, and network performance. Any static IP charges for internet access should be stated separately. The library prefers SPI invoicing and contract terms that allow mid-term upgrades and multi-year extensions; eligible service pricing is the primary evaluation factor.
Description
BARTLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY DIST is seeking bids for two Category One services at its main branch: 100 Mbps standalone Internet access without data transmission and a data transmission circuit of at least 100 Mbps to the selected Internet service provider’s point of presence. Vendors may offer equivalent alternatives and other bandwidth options that provide better value or performance. Proposals should specify pricing, fees, contract terms, and service-level agreements; the applicant prefers SPI invoicing and ideally seeks contracts allowing mid-contract upgrades and multi-year extensions. Bids must comply with E-Rate requirements, and eligible service price is the primary evaluation factor.