FY2026 MIBS RFP for Nappanee Public Library

Please reference Form 470# 260022256 on all correspondence. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details. Please address technical questions to the Technical Contact with the details listed in the RFP. 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. MIBS was listed above in case USAC deems any of the necessary software licenses to fit that category. . Nappanee Public Library seeks services provided by a third party for the lease, operation, management, and monitoring of eligible broadband LAN/WLAN components (managed Wi-Fi), including installation, activation, and initial configuration of eligible components necessary for broadband connectivity within the Applicants facilities. We seek a 5-year contract with the option of voluntary extensions for eligible equipment and MIBS services under this agreement. Nappanee Public Library understands that eligible Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections items are also sometimes necessary to provision a Managed Internal Broadband service and expects bidders to propose those as necessary. . Questions/Site Visits No information meetings or site visits will be scheduled. Questions about the technical aspect of this project may be emailed to Seth James, Library Director, at sjames@nappaneelibrary.org no later than 2pm EST on March 5, 2026. All correspondence must include Charity Hawkins, Consultant, at charity@adtecerate.com. 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 Seth James, Library Director, at sjames@nappaneelibrary.org no later than 2pm EST on March 19, 2026. All correspondence must include Charity Hawkins, Consultant, at charity@adtecerate.com.
Requested services (13 line items): - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Firewall Service And Components - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Switches And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Routers And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Cabling - Category 2 — Internal Connections — Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup And Necessary Software And Licenses - Category 2 — Managed Internal Broadband Services — Leased Equipment - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Switches - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Routers - Category 2 — Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections — Wireless Access Points
State/local procurement requirements: 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/Form470/260022256/17027713/21197843-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_260022256_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/260022256/17027713/21197817-FY2026%20C2%20RFP%20for%20MIBS%20Nappanee%20PL.dotx