Central Virginia Regional Library - Dedicated Internet Access - Form 470 #270000756 (2027)
Central Virginia Regional LibraryLibrary District · Farmville, VA- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Ti-Erra Elam
- (434) 603-6522
The 30-second brief
Central Virginia Regional Library is requesting proposals for symmetrical, fully managed Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with transport service for three locations: Buckingham County Public Library in Dillwyn, VA, Cumberland County Public Library in Cumberland, VA, and Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library in Farmville, VA. Service providers are requested to submit offers for incremental bandwidths from 500 Mbps minimum to 1 Gbps maximum, including pricing for static IP addresses and router lease options. Proposals must include monthly recurring charges (MRC), non-recurring charges (NRC), and special construction charges (SPC), effective July 1, 2027. Submissions are due by 2026-11-09.
Cost of E-Rate eligible services, E-Rate ineligible costs, overall/long-term cost to the Applicant, technical merit/capability of the offer, the Applicant's prior experience with the vendor, local preference, meets/understands needs and/or completeness of the vendor's proposal response
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Summary
Central Virginia Regional Library is requesting proposals for symmetrical, fully managed Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) with transport service for three locations: Buckingham County Public Library in Dillwyn, VA, Cumberland County Public Library in Cumberland, VA, and Farmville-Prince Edward Community Library in Farmville, VA. Service providers are requested to submit offers for incremental bandwidths from 500 Mbps minimum to 1 Gbps maximum, including pricing for static IP addresses and router lease options.
Proposals must include monthly recurring charges (MRC), non-recurring charges (NRC), and special construction charges (SPC), effective July 1, 2027. Submissions are due by 2026-11-09.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Cost of E-Rate eligible services
- E-Rate ineligible costs
- Overall/long-term cost to the Applicant
- Technical merit/capability of the offer
- The Applicant's prior experience with the vendor
- Local preference
- Meets/understands needs and/or completeness of the vendor's proposal response
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000756/16049710/22727432-FY2027%20CVRL%20Service%20Spec%20C1%20DIA.pdf
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- FARMVILLE, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Central Virginia Regional Library?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Ti-Erra Elam.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Central Virginia Regional Library in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ti-Erra Elam at (434) 603-6522. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost of E-Rate eligible services, E-Rate ineligible costs, overall/long-term cost to the Applicant, technical merit/capability of the offer, the Applicant's prior experience with the vendor, local pre..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Central Virginia Regional Library?
All active and historical solicitations from Central Virginia Regional Library are tracked and searchable. As a library district agency, Central Virginia Regional Library regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270000756/16049710/22727432-FY2027%20CVRL%20Service%20Spec%20C1%20DIA.pdf. Review the full document from Central Virginia Regional Library for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: FARMVILLE, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.