Wide Area Network (WAN) Services for Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to lease lit network capacity for a Wide Area Network (WAN) service connecting 26 library sites to its network head-end, with speeds ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, beginning July 1, 2027.

Indianapolis > Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library


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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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Description

The Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (IndyPL) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to lease lit network capacity to provide an eligible Standalone Data Transmission (WAN) Service between the system's eligible sites and its network head-end located at 2450 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN. The service is to begin on July 1, 2027, and will be contingent upon successful E-Rate funding. The library seeks a multi-year contract with an initial term of up to 36 months and options for up to two voluntary 12-month extensions. The service must provide Layer 2 Ethernet connections at minimum speeds of 1 Gbps for most locations and 10 Gbps for two hub locations, with the ability to increase speeds incrementally. The vendor will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and support, including 24/7 telephone support and dispatch of technicians within four hours of a reported failure. Proposals must include detailed pricing, service level agreements, references, and E-Rate SPIN number. The due date for proposals is September 28, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
wide area networklayer 2 ethernetlit fiber service
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Aug 24, 2026-Questions Due
Sep 28, 2026-Proposal Due
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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