Wide Area Network Services and Fiber Connectivity

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is seeking proposals to lease and install lit fiber-based Layer 2 WAN capacity connecting 26 eligible library sites to its network head-end, with 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps service tiers and 24/7 support.

Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library


General
Open
270000149
Sep 28, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 03, 2026 09:43 AM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
purchasingrfp@indypl.org
+13172754100
2450 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Description

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is requesting proposals for a multi-year lease of lit network capacity providing eligible standalone data transmission service between 26 library locations and the Library’s network head-end at 2450 N. Meridian Street. The scope requires Layer 2 Ethernet connections, minimum speeds of 1 Gbps at branch locations and 10 Gbps at two hub locations, with options to increase speeds during the contract term. Wireless and satellite delivery are not accepted; service must be delivered over fiber. The selected vendor must provide and install necessary equipment, cabling, connections, power extensions, permits, trenching, conduit, and building entrances, and maintain connectivity through the Library’s switches. Requirements include maximum one-way latency of 20 milliseconds, 24/7/365 telephone support, technician dispatch within four hours of a reported failure, outage updates, monitoring and notification procedures, and service credits for extended outages. Proposals must include detailed service descriptions, implementation timelines, recurring and nonrecurring pricing, a proposed service-level agreement, two similar client references, the vendor’s E-Rate SPIN number, and a sample contract incorporating the stated E-Rate contingencies.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD316Telecommunications Network Management Services
Smart Codes
wide area network servicesfiber optic network installationethernet data transmission
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 3, 2026-Form 470 Certified Date
Aug 24, 2026-Questions Due
Aug 31, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Sep 28, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Jul 1, 2027-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
IndyPL_SOW_C1_080326_WAN_Final.pdfAug 03, 2026 09:08 AM
FCC Form 470 #270000149 Application (PDF)Aug 03, 2026 09:43 AM
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