Bookmobile Mobile Data Service

Virginia Beach Public Library is seeking proposals for mobile broadband and cellular data service for library bookmobiles, including coverage, filtering, management tools, and 24/7 support.

City of Virginia Beach > Virginia Beach Public Library


General
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270000891
Nov 18, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 05:30 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
kbknight@vbgov.com
+17573858244
2416 Courthouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Submission Instructions
Email
Applicant name, Form 470 number, SPIN (Service Provider Identification Number), Service provider's terms and conditions, Completed Pricing Attachment, Service Provider coverage map
Description

Virginia Beach Public Library is seeking proposals for mobile data service for library bookmobiles operating throughout the Virginia Beach area. The service must provide reliable internet connectivity for approximately 10 staff and patron devices per bookmobile and function with the applicant's existing IR1700 dual-carrier Wi-Fi routers with automatic switching. Proposals must include a coverage map for the service area, all monthly recurring and non-recurring charges, estimated taxes and surcharges, and the provider's terms and conditions. Required capabilities include a secure web-based management and reporting portal, device access controls, CIPA-compliant filtering with applicant-adjustable settings, and 24/7/365 support. Contracted-service proposals should provide 12-, 24-, and 36-month pricing; month-to-month offers will also be considered. Services are needed effective July 1, 2027, with no price increases during the term and an option for two additional 12-month extensions. Proposals must be emailed to all listed Form 470 contacts and include the applicant name, Form 470 number, SPIN, service-provider terms and conditions, a completed Pricing Attachment, and a service-provider coverage map.

Classification Codes
NAICS517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
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
cellular data servicemobile broadband serviceinternet access service
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 6, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 20, 2026-Questions and Clarifications Posted
Nov 18, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jul 1, 2027-Service Start Date
Requirements
Scored
Location
RemoteThis work may be performed remotely.
Documents
TitleDate Posted
FCC Form 470 #270000891 Application (PDF)Sep 18, 2026 05:30 PM
Virginia Beach PL Bookmobile Service Spec.pdfSep 18, 2026 05:09 PM
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