High-Speed Internet and Managed Firewall Services for Houston County Public Library System

The Houston County Public Library System is seeking proposals for high-speed internet access and managed firewall services at its three library branches, with a revised proposal deadline of November 19, 2026.

Houston County > Public Library System


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Nov 19, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
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1201 Washington Street, Perry, GA, USA
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Description

The Houston County Public Library System seeks one or more providers to deliver and maintain internet service of at least 1 Gbps at each of its three branches, along with managed firewall services. The scope includes IP address allocation, CIPA-compliant content filtering with on-demand unfiltered access, firewall configuration and monitoring, remote updates and administration, support and escalation, network intrusion protection, URL filtering, and on-site repair or replacement in the event of firewall failure. Providers must supply the necessary equipment and connections, maintain the internet connections and content filter, and provide troubleshooting within four hours during normal library hours. The solicitation also requires discounted E-Rate billing and a valid SPIN number; services are contingent on funding approval. Proposals may cover all or any of the library branches. Evaluation weights cost effectiveness at 50%, implementation design at 25%, experience and capabilities at 15%, and locality to Houston County Public Libraries at 10%. Responders must have at least three years of related experience, provide at least two references, hold a Georgia business license, and submit the specified qualification, signature, and contractor E-Verify forms. The contract is for one year beginning July 1, 2027, with possible extensions for up to two additional years. The revised proposal deadline is November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Classification Codes
NAICS517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
PSCD322IT AND TELECOM- INTERNET
Smart Codes
managed firewall serviceshigh speed internetcontent filtering
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026-RFP Release
Nov 05, 2026 10:00 PM-Deadline for Written Questions
Nov 19, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposals Due
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Required
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
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