Site work for a communication facility in Buffalo, New York. Completed plans call for site work for a communication facility.

Telecommunications Wide Area Network. The Library has issued the above request for proposals (RFP). The service provider(s) must possess the technical expertise and experience to work with the Library to support the WAN's current infrastructure and future upgrades. The Vendor may work under the guidance of the Library's Information Technology Administrator as a member of the Information Technology team, located at the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square in Buffalo, NY. In the course of the work, candidates may travel to any B&ECPL library locations in Erie County The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL or Library) is seeking qualified service provider(s) to propose an integrated solution for its Wide Area Network (WAN) connecting the Central Library and each of the thirty-six (36) Buffalo city branch and suburban libraries, utilizing leased lit fiber. Vendors submitting proposals must be "e-Rate" eligible service providers of the services described in this RFP and must be properly registered for participation in the program and in good standing with the e-Rate program The goal of the Library is to provide the fastest network service to the staff and patrons of the B&ECPL at the lowest overall cost. After careful consideration of the additional network administration and support that may be required to maintain multiple vendors and multiple transport media or protocols, the Library will select up to two vendors who may offer different transport media or protocols and award up to two contracts. The Library will evaluate vendor proposals on the following criteria, with price of e-Rate eligible goods and services being the primary factor: Points: A. 30 Total cost of one-time and monthly e-Rate eligible services to the Library over the contract term, including future bandwidth upgrades over the contract term (while the B&ECPL recognizes that changes in use patterns and information provision could require varying bandwidth increases beyond current expectations, we are presently planning on initially maintaining existing bandwidth levels, with the potential to increase outlets to up to 100 Mbps each along with an increase in bandwidth to the Central Library to accommodate the changes in outlet bandwidth, overthe term of the agreement); The Library believes this RFP is comprehensive and provides the necessary information to submit a competitive proposal. However, if a prospective Proposer desires to ask technical questions they must be submitted VIA E-MAIL TO Michael Grabek grabekm@buffalolib.org. Administrative questions concerning the RFP process should be submitted VIA E-MAIL to Emily Patronik patronike@buffalolib.org. Library cannot guarantee a response to questions submitted after 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday November 15, 2024.