Bookmobile Mobile Data Service

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

City of Virginia Beach > Virginia Beach Public Library


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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
Description

Virginia Beach Public Library is seeking proposals for mobile data service for its library bookmobiles. The service must provide reliable internet connectivity along regular routes and destinations throughout the Virginia Beach area, support approximately 10 staff and patron devices per bookmobile, and work with the library's existing dual-carrier IR1700 Wi-Fi Router with automatic switching. Proposals must include a coverage map, secure web-based management and reporting tools, device access controls, CIPA-compliant filtering with customer-adjustable settings, and 24/7/365 support. Vendors must identify all monthly recurring and non-recurring charges, provide 12-, 24-, and 36-month pricing for contracted service, and address service availability beginning July 1, 2027. The solicitation also permits month-to-month proposals, allows two additional 12-month extensions unless otherwise stated, requires no price increases during the term, and requires compliance with applicable E-Rate and covered-equipment restrictions.

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 management
Specifications
Service Only
No
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026 09:30 PM-Form 470 Certification Date
Oct 6, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 19, 2026-Allowable Contract Date
Oct 20, 2026-Questions and Clarifications Posted
Nov 18, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
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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