E-Rate #270003649

Ionia Community Library seeks E-rate internet service and network equipment

Ionia Community Library in Ionia, Michigan, is seeking E-rate internet service and network equipment with related installation and support. - Buyer: Ionia Community Library; the internet service is for its Administration Office in Ionia, Michigan. - Named OEMs: Ubiquiti for wireless access points and switches; APC and CyberPower for UPS units; and WatchGuard Technologies for firewall equipment. Equivalent products are allowed. Existing equipment includes Ubiquiti UAP-AC-LR and U6-Pro access points and a WatchGuard WGT45413 firewall. - Equipment requested: Approximately 7 wireless access points, 4 switches (one 48-port PoE, one 16-port PoE, and two 8-port PoE), 2 UPS units rated at 1500VA or equivalent, and 1 firewall. The request also lists antennas/connectors, 1 foot of cabling, and 2 racks in case brackets are needed. - Internet service: 1 Category 1 internet access/data transmission service, with a minimum capacity of 1 Gbps and a stated range up to 2 Gbps. Requirements include domain registration, at least 5 static IP addresses, 24/7 support with a maximum 4-hour response time, and a requested 99.97% uptime guarantee if available. - Related services and requirements: Installation, configuration, and maintenance are requested for the access points, switches, UPS units, and firewall. ISP-owned equipment and service components must be itemized; non-E-rate-eligible items must be separately priced. The request is contingent on funding approval, and multi-year contracts may be considered. - Estimated value: Approximately $30,000–$150,000; the actual value depends on the service term, equipment selections, and pricing.

Description

Ionia Community Library is seeking quotes for Category 1 internet access and data transmission service, with a minimum capacity of 1 Gbps. The request also includes Category 2 equipment and services such as wireless access points, switches, uninterruptible power supplies, firewall components, and related installation, configuration, and maintenance. The RFP specifies that quotes be firm fixed price, with non-eligible items separately itemized, and that proposals be emailed by December 2, 2026. See the attached RFP for full requirements.

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