Firewalls, managed Wi-Fi and internet access for Dolton Public Library District

Category 1 details: Pricing should be included for [1Gbps-5Gbps] increments from the minimum to the maximum bandwidths noted above. We are seeking [1,3,5] year contract options. [3 or 5 years] contracts should allow for upgrades to quoted bandwidth throughout the terms of the contract. Eligible costs include monthly charges, special construction, installation and activation charges, software, modulating electronics and other equipment necessary to make a Category One wired or wireless broadband service functional (Network Equipment), and maintenance and operation charges, including costs for software needed for the operation of or maintenance of Network Equipment. Network Equipment and maintenance and operation costs for existing networks are eligible. A method to report service outages and receive basic technical support without additional service fees, and a service level agreement. The cost to provide Internet Access (Bandwidth). Bidder's price shall include the following: a. The available bandwidth should be a minimum of 1Gbps. b. The service hand-off shall be directly to the Owner's supplied Local Area Network. c. Construction & Installation- Trenching, boring, plowing. Installation of conduit, handholes, vaults, poles, and fiber cable, splicing, termination, and labeling. d. Testing & Acceptance e. Project Management f. SPI Invoicing Contracts are valid only if E-Rate funding is awarded. Category 2 details: To ensure a fair, open, and competitive bidding process and that all vendors receive identical information, all questions, communications, and bid submissions related to this Form 470 must be submitted by email to [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Bids must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on the Allowable Contract Date (ACD). All vendors must complete and submit the E-Rate Service Provider Bid Response Worksheet with their proposal. Failure to submit the completed worksheet may result in disqualification. There will be no bidders conference, job walk, or product/service demonstrations, either in person or remotely. Vendors must comply with all requirements and specifications contained in the attached RFP and all associated solicitation documents. Failure to comply with any stated requirement may result in disqualification. Quantities identified on FCC Form 470 are estimates only and do not constitute a commitment to purchase or guarantee that any quantity will be awarded. Vendors must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise prohibited from participating in public procurement. The Applicant reserves the right to reject any bid that does not meet applicable eligibility or procurement requirements. To ensure that all bidders receive the same information and have an equal opportunity to respond, the Applicant will communicate solicitation-related information, including addenda, clarifications, questions and answers, and revisions to the Form 470 or associated bid documents, exclusively through the USAC EPC Portal. Service providers are solely responsible for regularly monitoring the EPC Portal for updates, amendments, clarifications, and other information related to this solicitation. The Applicant will not be responsible for a vendors failure to review or receive information posted in the EPC Portal. State or local procurement rules: The Service Provider agrees to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances. Eligible entities: 1.