E-Rate #270002964

E-rate internet connectivity and network equipment for Carolina municipal library entities

The Carolina municipal library system is seeking E-rate proposals for connectivity and network equipment serving eight entities. - Government buyer: Biblioteca Electronica Municipio Autonomo de Carolina, under the Autonomous Municipal Government of Carolina, Puerto Rico. - Connectivity: Internet access and data transmission for six entities at 50 Mbps and two entities at 400 Mbps. - Equipment: Five Category 6 drops; three switches (one 24-port and two 48-port); two 3,000-VA and seven 1,500-VA rackmount UPS units; two routers; two wireless access points; and one 18U floor rack. - Other internal-connections requests: Antennas/connectors/components (8); wireless access points (12); cabling (8 feet); routers (8); switches (9); and UPS/battery backup (9), listed for basic maintenance of internal connections without a manufacturer preference. - Named OEMs: Aruba or equivalent for specified switches, routers, and wireless access points; Tripp Lite (also written as “Tripplite”) or equivalent for specified UPS units. Software and licenses are included where stated. No part numbers are provided. - Requirements: Vendors must be E-rate registered, provide on-site technical service, and include requested installation and initial configuration. Proposals must address the requested services and equipment; the selected provider must meet applicable Puerto Rico and municipal contracting requirements. - Term: Two years; start and end dates are not stated.

Description

BIBLIOTECA ELECTRONICA MUNICIPIO AUTONOMO DE CAROLINA seeks proposals from local vendors registered with E-rate for internet access and data transmission, plus Category 2 internal connections and related equipment. The request includes service for six entities at 50 Mbps and two entities at 400 Mbps, as well as cabling, switches, UPS units, routers, wireless access points, and a rack. Proposals must cover all services requested, vendors must provide on-site technical service, and late or spam/robotic bids will not be considered. The contract term is two years; the source gives a December 4, 2026 deadline in the narrative and November 30, 2026 in a structured field.

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