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FY2027 eiNetwork WAN

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The Electronic Information Network (eiNetwork), a public library consortium in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is soliciting proposals for a dedicated leased-lit fiber WAN to connect over 75 public library sites and bookmobile administrative centers to two core data centers in Pittsburgh. The solution must provide scalable bandwidth from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps per site with the ability to upgrade capacity on-demand without replacing physical infrastructure, ensuring each location remains logically independent with full fault isolation. Fiber must terminate cleanly at standardized rack demarcation points at each facility, and the network must support flexible growth through additions, removals, or relocations of sites without triggering a new bidding process. Contract duration options range from three to seven years, with preference given to five-year agreements that include optional annual renewals. Service delivery must meet strict SLAs covering latency, packet loss, and financial credits for outages, with billing commencing on July 31, 2027, following possible pre-deployment testing up to 30 days prior. This procurement strictly follows FCC E-rate Category One guidelines, where the cost of eligible services is the primary evaluation criterion for award selection. Vendors are required to submit detailed KMZ routing maps, commercial contract templates, and valid SPINs by the deadline of 12:00 PM EST on September 1, 2026. All proposals must demonstrate compliance with network architecture standards, including dedicated fiber to each location and avoidance of shared-strand topologies. The consortium operates under Pennsylvania state procurement rules and uses Form 470 Application 270000068 as the official reference for full terms, facility address lists, and submission requirements. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Ernest Williams, and the service falls under the single line item for standalone data transmission.

General Info

Dedicated fiber WAN for 75+ PA libraries, 1–10 Gbps scalable, five-year term, E-rate compliant, SLA-backed, billing starts July 31, 2027.

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Pennsylvania → EinetworkView Agency

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517111 - Wired Telecommunications CarriersView NAICS

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Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA

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AgencyPennsylvania → Einetwork
Contacts1 person available
OfficePittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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Office AddressPittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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Ernest WilliamsPrimary Contact

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The Electronic Information Network (eiNetwork), a public library consortium operating in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Billed Entity Number: 232427), is seeking proposals for a high-performance, resilient, dedicated leased-lit fiber (or equivalent managed transport) Wide Area Network (WAN) solution. This infrastructure will interconnect approximately 75 or more public library locations and bookmobile administrative centers with two central consortium core service data centers located at Expedient Datacenters in Pittsburgh, PA.
Bandwidth requirements range from a minimum scalability of 1 Gbps up to 10 Gbps per library site, requiring non-disruptive, on-demand bandwidth upgrades over the life of the contract without underlying physical infrastructure replacement. Core aggregation points must scale to accommodate total combined site traffic. Vendors must propose dedicated fiber delivery to each location and avoid shared-strand topologies that compromise single-site logical independence or fault isolation. Scalable multi-year agreements from three (3) to seven (7) years will be evaluated, with a strong preference for five (5) year terms containing optional voluntary annual renewals. Contracts must support growth clauses allowing for site additions, removals, and relocations during the agreement term without rebidding.
All physical fiber pathways must terminate cleanly inside the standard equipment rack demarcation points designated at each facility address, ensuring complete service delivery up to the optical handoff to customer premise equipment. Testing may occur up to thirty (30) days prior to deployment, but monthly recurring service billing shall begin July 31, 2027. Vendors are expected to adhere to strict proposed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) dictating latency limits, packet loss thresholds, and structured service outage financial credits.
This competitive bidding process strictly adheres to FCC E-rate Category One rules. The price of E-rate eligible services is established as the primary and most heavily weighted evaluation metric in selecting final awards. Complete terms, physical facility address matrix blocks, and submission instructions are detailed in the attached formal bidding document referenced by Form 470 Application Number 270000068. Bidders must review the attached RFP carefully and submit comprehensive physical routing maps (KMZ format), commercial contract templates, and valid Service Provider Identification Numbers (SPIN) in their final responses. Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
Requested services (4 line items): - Category 1 — Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access — Standalone Data Transmission Service
State/local procurement requirements: Please see attached RFP for requirements.
Reference documents (Form 470 / RFP): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000068/232427/22311252-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270000068_CERTIFIED.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000068/232427/22275152-Addendum%202%20470%20270000068.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000068/232427/22311248-Addendum%203%20470%20270000068%20.pdf, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000068/232427/22166468-2027%20eiNetwork%20WAN%20RFP.docx, https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000068/232427/22239916-Addendum%201%20470%20270000068.pdf

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