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

Competitive bid for internet access and data transmission services for Bibliomation, Inc (Consortium, 11 eligible entities), funding year 2027.
Requested services:
• Data Transmission and/or Internet Access – Internet Access and Data Transmission Service (qty 11 Each; capacity 25.00 Mbps to 1024.00 Mbps)
1.Introduction and Scope of Equipment/Service Requested1.1. Bibliomation, Inc. is soliciting bids on behalf of library members of the Bibliomation, Inc. Consortium. Contracts will be awarded by the individual member libraries of the Consortium. Bibliomation, Inc. will NOT award on behalf of the Consortium NOR incur any financial obligation to the Vendors or the Consortium. This solicitation is a service to aid the Consortium member libraries in securing internet service. Note that all member libraries will be billed entities. While the Consortium has filed an FCC Form 470 as the consortium lead, each member library and in some cases the member's library system will file the Form 471 and serve as the billed entity. 1.2. The Consortium is seeking bids for internet for libraries with existing dark fiber infrastructure and contracts and at speeds from 25 Mbps to 1 Gbps as well as Fiber Maintenance.1.3. The award decision is made based on multiple factors, including the evaluated technical merit of the Vendor's proposal; the Vendor's past performance; and the evaluated probability of performing the requirements stated in the solicitation on time, with high quality, and in a manner that accomplishes the stated business objectives and maintains industry standards compliance. 2. Evaluation Process2.1. Evaluation Criteria As per E-rate rules, Vendors will be selected based on the most cost-effective solution. The price of E-rate eligible services and equipment will be the most heavily weighted factor in the bid evaluation. 2.2. Other FactorsWhile the evaluation criteria rank highest the price of eligible goods and services (see table above as such as those in the following list), please indicate clearly whether you can provide for these needs in the space next to each item. Failure to answer will result in the disqualification of your application. 2.2.1. Static IP addressing 2.2.2. Bandwidth burst capability 2.2.3. Connectivity to Bibliomation ILS system (Evergreen ILS), and state library data systems (e.g., researchIT CT) 2.2.4. Connectivity to other research networks (e.g., Internet2) 2.2.5. Content filtering 2.2.6. Direct connectivity to other content providers (e.g., Google, Microsoft) 2.2.7. Flexible rates based on usage (e.g., 95th percentile billing) 2.2.8. Local Support 2.2.9. Security (e.g., DDoS) protections and consultingFull scoring rubric, including disqualifications can be found on the spreadsheet named "BibliomationInc_ERATE_RFP_2027" that is found in "Associated RFPs."3. Failure to provide full answers to each question will result in the disqualification of the proposal. 3.1. Your firm's previous and ongoing relationship, if any, with the Consortium. 3.2. Proof that the Vendor and all subcontractors are authorized to do business in Connecticut. 3.3. 3.4. 3.6. Copy of terms and conditions for proposed contract. 4. All Q&As will be compiled and posted to the program administrator E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) on October 26, 2026. Oral answers are not binding.NOTE: Eligible libraries are listed on the RFP spreadsheet named "BibliomationInc_ERATE_RFP_2027" in Appendix A, that is found in"Associated RFPs."There are no Services Requested For Category 2
All bids considered must follow local and state procurement guidelines. Failure to be in compliance and remain in compliance may result in the denial of discount funding, and/or cancellation of funding commitments.As required by Erate ru