Bookmobile Mobile Data Service

Virginia Beach Public Library is seeking proposals for mobile broadband service for bookmobiles, including cellular data connectivity, coverage throughout the Virginia Beach area, management tools, device controls, CIPA-compliant filtering, and 24/7/365 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 + options: 2 years, 3 years, 1 year, 1 year
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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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 10 staff and patron devices per bookmobile, work with the applicant's existing IR1700 dual-carrier Wi-Fi router with automatic switching, and include a coverage map. The requested solution must include a secure web-based management and reporting portal, the ability to restrict or control connected devices, CIPA-compliant filtering with applicant-adjustable settings, and 24/7/365 support. Proposals must identify all monthly recurring and non-recurring charges, estimated taxes and surcharges, service-provider terms and conditions, the provider's SPIN, and pricing for 12-, 24-, and 36-month contracted-service options when applicable. Service is needed beginning July 1, 2027; month-to-month and contracted offers will be considered, with two optional 12-month extensions for contracts and no-penalty early termination required for contracts.

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 servicecontent filtering service
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 6, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 20, 2026-Posting of Questions and Clarifications
Nov 18, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jul 1, 2027-Service Start Date
Requirements
Scored
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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