FY2026 Internet 470 for Carmel Clay PL

Carmel Clay Public Library seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services. We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 2+/- Gbps scalable to 3+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants head-end located at 425 East Main Street in Carmel, IN 46032 beginning 7/1/2026. Please provide laddered pricing for 2 and 3 Gbps in all bids and contracts. . The Applicant seeks a 3-year contract with [TWO] one-year optional voluntary one-year extensions; other terms will be considered. We will require 12+/- IPv4 addresses. Please see the RFP for complete Internet details. . Peter Konshak, Information Technology Manager, at pkonshak@carmelclaylibrary.org, by no later than 2pm EST on 3/9/2026. All correspondence must include 470 number 260022733. All correspondence must include Charity Hawkins, Consultant, at charity@adtecerate.com. If applicable, answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP will be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued. . Bids should be e-mailed to Peter Konshak, Information Technology Manager, at pkonshak@carmelclaylibrary.org, by no later than 2pm EST on 3/23/2026. All correspondence must include 470 number 260022733. All correspondence must include Charity Hawkins, Consultant, at charity@adtecerate.com.
Requested services (1 line item): - Category 1 — Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access — Internet Access And Data Transmission Service
State/local procurement requirements: All proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referring to an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. No proposal can be submitted that includes equipment or components for equipment from companies deemed to provide a national security risk as defined by FCC Order 19-121. . Proposals must be prepared with specificity with regard to the services listed herein. Bids merely listing a general menu of services available from a vendor, bids appearing to be automatically generated without specificity in relation to the requirements of this RFP, and bids missing substantial information but inviting the applicant to contact the bidder to refine the bid and/or discuss specifics will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. This includes any SPAM and/or robotic responses. For more information, please review the USAC E-Rate News Brief of February 15, 2024.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260022733/130186/21216070-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260022733_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260022733/130186/21215778-FY2026%20Internet%20RFP%20Carmel%20Clay%20PL.dotx