Internet Access & Data Transmission Services (technology): Standalone Data Transmission Service

Competitive bid for internet access and data transmission services for S.a.i.l.s., Incorporated (Consortium, 32 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Standalone Data Transmission Service (qty 23 Each; capacity 300.00 Mbps to 1024.00 Mbps)
The SAILS Library Network is seeking telecommunications services for 23 libraries. Minimum line speed should be 300 Mbps and maximum should be 1 Gbps. The lines are for telecommunications only, connecting the libraries to the main computer via VPN connections established either through a Fortinet firewall or FortiClient VPN client. Each line should have a fixed IP address. SAILS will accept proposals for a multi-year contract of service providing the network may choose to increase bandwidth for all or some of the libraries at any point in the contract period. If a bandwidth upgrade is requested mid-contract the term length does not reset or renew. Preference will be given for contracts allowing for a cancellation of service without penalty.All solutions must include installation and initial configuration (if needed) and a method to report service outages and receive basic technical support without additional service fees. Library NameStreet AddressCityPhoneSAILS - Attleboro Public Library74 N Main StAttleboro(508) 222-0157SAILS - Berkley Public Library3 N Main StBerkley(508) 822-3329SAILS - Bridgewater Public Library15 South StreetBridgewater(508) 697-3331SAILS - Carver Public Library2 Meadowbrook WayCarver(508) 866-3415SAILS - Easton - Main53 North Main StEaston(508) 238-2000SAILS - Fiske Library110 Randall RdWrentham(508) 384-5440SAILS - Foxboro Boyden Library10 Bird StFoxboro(508) 543-1245SAILS - Hanson Public Library132 Maquan StHanson(781) 293-2151SAILS - Lakeville Free Public Library4 Precinct StreetLakeville(508) 947-9028SAILS - Mansfield Public Library255 Hope St.Mansfield(508) 261-7380SAILS - Marion Elizabeth Taber Library8 Spring StMarion(508) 748-1252SAILS - Mattapoisett Public Library7 Barstow StMattapoisett(508) 758-4171SAILS - Middleboro Public Library102 N Main StMiddleboro(508) 946-2470SAILS - Norfolk Public Library139 Main StNorfolk(508) 528-3380SAILS - Norton Public Library68 E Main StNorton(508) 285-0265SAILS - Pembroke Public Library142 Center StPembroke(781) 293-6771SAILS - Plympton Public Library248 Main StPlympton(781) 585-4551SAILS - Rochester Joseph Plumb Memorial Library17 Constitution WayRochester(508)763-8600SAILS - Seekonk Public Library410 Newman AveSeekonk(508) 336-8230SAILS - Somerset Public Library1464 County StreetSomerset(508) 646-2829SAILS - Swansea Public Library69 Main StSwansea(508) 674-9609SAILS - Taunton Public Library12 Pleasant St.Taunton508-821-1410SAILS - West Bridgewater Public Library80 Howard StWest Bridgewater
Bids must be considered through 2026-11-01; the applicant may sign a contract on or after that date.