# E-Rate #270003473

1–2 Gbps internet access and data transmission for Charles A. Ransom District Library

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** December 01, 2026
**Identifier:** 270003473
**NAICS:** 517311

Charles A. Ransom District Library is seeking Category One internet access and data transmission service for its Plainwell, Michigan location.
- **Government buyer:** Charles A. Ransom District Library; no sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Service requested:** One connection with capacity from 1 Gbps minimum to 2 Gbps maximum, including installation and initial configuration, for Funding Year 2027.
- **Service requirements:** Domain name registration, at least one static IP address, and a 99.97% uptime guarantee if available; 24/7 support with a maximum four-hour response time.
- **Additional scope and pricing:** Itemize ISP-owned equipment, web-based statistical analysis, and end-to-end equipment maintenance. Quote services not eligible for USF funding separately; proposals are to use firm fixed pricing.
- **Contract flexibility:** The Library may consider multi-year arrangements and may select more than one provider.
- **OEMs and named vendors:** No manufacturers, OEMs, or service-provider vendors are named.

### Description

Charles A. Ransom District Library is requesting proposals for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service. The bid schedule lists capacity between 1 Gbps and 2 Gbps, with installation and initial configuration indicated. The RFP specifies a minimum of 1 Gbps internet access and includes requirements such as a 99.97% uptime guarantee if possible, static IP addresses, and a maximum 4-hour service response time. Quotations are due December 1, 2026, and should be emailed marked “E-rate bid.”

[View original listing](https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003473/131365/22876324-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270003473_CERTIFIED.pdf)