Internet access for Botetourt County Libraries

E-Rate competitive bidding notice (FCC Form 470 #270000755, funding year 2027). Botetourt County Libraries, a library system in VA, asks service providers for bids. Send your bid by November 5, 2026: the applicant may sign a contract from the allowable contract date, November 6, 2026. The applicant also issued an RFP, which may set its own deadline on or after that date: read it on the form. To be paid through E-Rate, a provider needs a SPIN (FCC Form 498). Services requested: • Category 1, Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access: Internet Access And Data Transmission Service (quantity 3 Each, capacity 1024.00 Mbps to 2048.00 Mbps, 3 entities) Category 1 details: BOTETOURT COUNTY LIBRARIES currently receives: - 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps dedicated internet access to Fincastle Branch Library located at 11 Academy Street, Fincastle, VA 24090 - 1 Gbps x 1 Gbps dedicated internet access to Eagle Rock Library located at 55 Eagles Nest Drive, Eagle Rock, VA 24085 - 1 Gbps x 35 Mbps shared internet access to Blue Ridge Library located at 28 Avery Row, Roanoke, VA 24012 The library is requesting proposals for equal or greater service for all three lines. The library does not require symmetrical bandwidth for the Shared Internet Access connection. Please include pricing for static IP addresses and router/modem lease options, as applicable. State or local procurement rules: Please refer to the attached service specification for the expectations related to this procurement. Eligible entities: 5.