Lowell Public Library Seeks High-Speed Internet Access Services

There is no formal RFP for any of the services requested in this 470, but the following should allow a service provider to prepare a more directed bid. YOU MUST REFER TO THE ASSOCIATED RFP document in EPC for complete details. Lowell Public Library (the Applicant) seeks Internet Access and Data Transmission Services.

We seek symmetrical bandwidth at 1+/- Gbps scalable to 5+/- Gbps with guaranteed throughput to the Applicants Main Branch located at 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN 46356, beginning 7/1/2026. Please provide laddered pricing in 1 Gbps increments in all bids and contracts.

Bidders are advised that this project will be contingent upon the successful obtaining of E-Rate funding, and the contract agreement between the Applicant and the selected vendor must recognize that contingency. The Applicant seeks a 5-year contract with up to [TWO] optional voluntary one-year extensions; other terms will be considered.

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. 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. The Applicant requires that the selected vendor be willing to utilize the E-Rate SPI form of invoicing (discounted invoices). We will require 5+/- public IPv4 addresses.

Please provide individual or block pricing for additional addresses to account for potential growth during the term of the contract. You may also provide optional pricing for the technical equivalent number of IPv6 addresses. No informational meetings or building visits will be scheduled.

Any questions related to the technical aspects of this document should be directed to Deborah Kristoff, Director, dkristoff@lowellpl.lib.in.us no later than 11:00 AM CST on February 25, 2026. All emails must include Ellen Lewis, Consultant, at ellen.lewis@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.

The Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids.

In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should be e-mailed to the office of Deborah Kristoff, Director, dkristoff@lowellpl.lib.in.us by 11:00 AM CST on March 13, 2026. All emails must include Ellen Lewis, Consultant, at ellen.lewis@adtecerate.com.

Please reference Form 470#: 260019559 on all correspondence. RFP and E-Rate Released: February 10, 2026 Questions from Vendors due: 11:00 AM CST on February 25, 2026 Bids due: 11:00 AM CST on March 13, 2026 Agency: Lowell Public Library Status: Certified