Chattanooga Public Library - Data Transmission, Internet Access and Network Equipment Services - FCC Form 470 #270000951 (2027)
City of ChattanoogaCity · Chattanooga, TN- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tiffany Bullion
- (315) 422-7608
The 30-second brief
Chattanooga Public Library seeks E-Rate funding year 2027 proposals for data transmission and internet access, internal connections, switches, software and licenses, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services including leased equipment and wireless access points. Services include internet access and data transmission service ranging from 100 Mbps to 25 Gbps across 4 entities, switches, transceivers, and 42 Arista C-130 Access Points lease hosting maintenance. Locations include Downtown Branch Library, South Chattanooga Branch Library, Northgate Branch Library, and Eastgate Branch Library in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bids are due by December 7, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the technical contact at [email protected], referencing FCC Form 470 #270000951.
Data Transmission and/or Internet Access; Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services; (1) 1 gig access Transceiver; (3) 100 mbps vlan Transceivers; (1) 250 mbps vlan 1 Transceiver; (42) Arista C-130 Access Points lease hosting maintenance of wireless access points
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Summary
Chattanooga Public Library seeks E-Rate funding year 2027 proposals for data transmission and internet access, internal connections, switches, software and licenses, basic maintenance of internal connections, and managed internal broadband services including leased equipment and wireless access points.
Services include internet access and data transmission service ranging from 100 Mbps to 25 Gbps across 4 entities, switches, transceivers, and 42 Arista C-130 Access Points lease hosting maintenance. Locations include Downtown Branch Library, South Chattanooga Branch Library, Northgate Branch Library, and Eastgate Branch Library in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bids are due by December 7, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the technical contact at [email protected], referencing FCC Form 470 #270000951.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Data Transmission and/or Internet Access
- Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses
- Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections
- Managed Internal Broadband Services
- (1) 1 gig access Transceiver
- (3) 100 mbps vlan Transceivers
- (1) 250 mbps vlan 1 Transceiver
- (42) Arista C-130 Access Points lease hosting maintenance of wireless access points
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
E-Rate Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Reported agency
- Chattanooga Public Library
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Chattanooga?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Tiffany Bullion.
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Tiffany Bullion at (315) 422-7608. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access; Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses; Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections; Managed Internal Broadband Services; (1) 1 gig access Transceiver; (3) 100 mbps vlan Transceivers; (1) 250 mbps vlan 1 Transceiver; (42) Arista C-130 Access Points lease. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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