Library WAN and Ethernet Transport Services

Catawba County Library System is seeking bids for managed lit-fiber WAN services and dedicated Layer 2 Ethernet transport connecting four library branches, with itemized pricing for either or both options.

Catawba County Library System


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Open
270002929
Dec 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Oct 29, 2026 12:31 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
rreitzel@catawbacountync.gov
+18284666825
115 West C Street, Newton, NC, USA
Description

Catawba County Library System seeks e-Rate-eligible wide area network services connecting its Main Branch hub with three other branches. Bidders may provide itemized pricing for standard managed lit-fiber WAN service, dedicated Layer 2 point-to-point or multipoint Ethernet transport (including EPL or EVPL), or both options. The requested service must support transparent transport of 802.1Q VLAN tags and customer-directed Layer 2 control protocols without stripping, altering, terminating, or routing the traffic at Layer 3. The addendum states that bids are due December 9, 2026.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCDG11Telecom access and other usage billing services. Includes internet, cellular services, landline and telephone services. Transport services for data and voice network circuits and associated access facilities and services; includes dedicated and virtual data networks.
Smart Codes
wide area network servicesethernet private line transportmanaged lit fiber services
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Oct 29, 2026-FCC Form 470 Certified
Nov 30, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Dec 9, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FCC Form 470 #270002929 Application (PDF)Oct 29, 2026 12:31 PM
Proposed RFP Addendum.docxNov 02, 2026 02:11 PM
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