FY2026 Managed Services & C2 470 Upland Public Library

Upland Public Library, located at 87 N. Main St., Upland, IN 46989, is currently undergoing a renovation and is seeking bids for Managed Internal Broadband Services, Internal Connections, and Structured Cabling in this Form 470. Upland Public Library is also seeking optional, non-E-Rate Management Services. Service providers may bid on one or more of these services. Upland Public Library requests that interested service providers include separate pricing for Managed Internal Broadband Services, Internal Connections, Structured Cabling, Non-E-Rate Management Services and bundled options. The Applicant reserves the right to select a single or multiple vendors for these services to maximize the cost effectiveness for the Applicant. . Please reference Form 470# 260020902 on all correspondence. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details. Please address technical questions to the Technical Contact. All cost proposals must reflect any available governmental unit discounts. Each line item on proposal should clearly list Quantity, Manufacturer, Part Number, Description, Unit Price, and Extended Price. Proposals MUST separate eligible and ineligible services by line item for all services to which service provider responds. If a product includes mixed functionality, please indicate the allocation for each function (i.e. 60% Internal Connections and 40% BMIC). Vendors may submit alternative equipment as long as the equipment is an equivalent make and model or serves a similar functionality. Please note: USAC has advised applicants to include all three types of service on each Category 2 Form 470. . Upland Public Library is seeking a 3-year or 5-year contract with TWO one-year voluntary extensions for eligible MIBS services and non-E-Rate eligible services under this agreement. . Questions/Site Visits The Upland Public Library, located at 87 N. Main St., Upland, IN 46989, is under renovation, and as such, no information meetings or site visits will be scheduled. Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Aubrie Wickham, Library Director at bartondirector@gmail.com, and Dan Bowell, Board Member at dnbowell@gmail.com, no later than 3pm EST on February 27, 2026. Emails 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 Aubrie Wickham, Library Director at bartondirector@gmail.com, and Dan Bowell, Board Member at dnbowell@gmail.com, no later than 3pm EST on March 16, 2026. Emails must include Charity Hawkins, Consultant, at charity@adtecerate.com.
Requested services (84 line items): - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Racks - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Racks - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Existing Equipment - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Switches - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses
State/local procurement requirements: The Applicants review of information will be primarily focused on the substance of the details provided in response to the requirements herein including but not limited to technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, and adherence to the response format provided. Per E-rate rules, the cost of eligible goods and services will be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor. Proposals must be prepared with specificity with regard to the equipment and/or services listed herein. Bids merely listing a general menu of equipment and/or 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. . We will consider multi-year contracts with or without voluntary extensions. All cost 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 referencing 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. Each line item on proposal should clearly list Quantity, Manufacturer, Part Number, Description, Unit Price, and Extended Price. Proposals MUST separate eligible and ineligible services by line item for all services to which service provider responds. 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. All bidders are encouraged to: 1. Read and follow the RFP carefully. 2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020902/130503/21192472-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260020902_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020902/130503/21148111-Upland%20Public%20Library%20Ceiling%20Plan.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020902/130503/21148108-FY2026%20MIBS%20%20C2%20RFP%20for%20Upland%20Public%20Library.docx, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020902/130503/21153321-CORRECTED%20QUANTITIES%20OF%20OWNED%20EQUIPMENT%20AND%20NEW.docx, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020902/130503/21148118-Upland%20Public%20Library%20Floor%20Plan.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020902/130503/21192443-Upland%20Public%20Library%20Network%20Systems%20%20Hardware%20Devices%20%20and%20%20Software%20Types.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260020902/130503/21148116-Upland%20Public%20Library%20E201%20Power%20Plan.pdf