E-Rate #270001394

Internet and data transmission service for five De Soto Trail library locations

De Soto Trail Regional Library System is seeking Category One internet and data transmission service for five Georgia library locations. - Buyer: De Soto Trail Regional Library System; Georgia Public Library Service is identified as a consultant, not a bidder. - Requested service: Synchronous internet service at five sites, with capacity options from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps per location. Cable or fiber is acceptable; no OEM, service provider, product brand, or part number is specified. - Locations: Baker County Library; Camilla Public Library and system headquarters; Lucy Hilton Maddox Memorial Library; Pelham Carnegie Library; and Sale City Library. - Installation and connection requirements: Provider supplies installation, initial configuration, required equipment and connections, copper Ethernet handoff directly to each library firewall, and static IP address allocation. - Service requirements: Ongoing maintenance, support, proactive monitoring, on-site repairs during operating hours, and troubleshooting within four hours of a reported issue. Refunds are required for outages exceeding 12 hours. - Provider qualifications: Must participate in E-rate. The service is contingent on E-rate funding. - Term: One service year for Funding Year 2027, with up to three additional one-year extensions at the library system’s discretion. - No specific calendar dates, prices, OEMs, or vendors are provided in the supplied materials.

Description

De Soto Trail Regional Library System is seeking proposals for Internet access and data transmission services at five library locations. Services include synchronous internet speeds from 100 Mbps to 10,000 Mbps, static IP address allocation, and the equipment and support needed for service, including maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Full implementation is required by July 1, 2027, for the funding year July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028; the RFP anticipates a one-year contract with up to three one-year extensions. Proposals are due by email no later than December 15, 2026, while the Form 470 response deadline is December 8, 2026.

View original listing