This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Bremerton, Washington. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Library currently utilizes the NOANET owned lit fiber network that was funded through a federalgrant program. Internet access currently operates through a central line at the Sylvan Way headquarters branch and all internet traffic is routed through this one central line. The existing WAN is comprised of lit fiber circuits connecting the 8 branches to the Sylvan Way Headquarters branch. There are currently 9 branches in the library system and one to two locations could potentially be added during the term of the contract for service. The Library is interested in switching to independent internet connections to each branch to improve the reliability of the network system but will consider all proposals for cost-effective and reliable methods of providing internet and WAN connectivity to the branches. In addition, the Library will evaluate services that have a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and services that do not have an SLA and will make the most cost-effective decision based on the bids submitted and the Library's needs. Depending on the speeds available and required at the different branch locations, the potential speed range over the term of the contract could be from 500 Mb to 10 Gb. The addresses for these branches can be found on the library's website noted at the bottom of the RFP. Disqualifying Factors: Bidders must be active participants in the E-rate program and have an E-rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN). Bidders must use the uploaded bid spreadsheet. Generic or auto-generated bids that are not specifically created as a response to this RFP will be disqualified and will not be evaluated.