Houston County Public Library System - Internet Access and Managed Firewall Services - 2026 - 235192
Houston CountyCounty · Warner Robins, GA- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Judith Malone
- (478) 987-3050 ext 5
The 30-second brief
Houston County Public Library System is seeking proposals from qualified Internet Service Providers to deliver high-speed Internet access with a 1GB/S minimum and managed firewall services across three library locations: Nola Brantley Memorial Library in Warner Robins, Centerville Public Library in Centerville, and Perry Public Library in Perry, Georgia. The procurement is part of a USAC application for federal E-Rate funding for funding year July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, with a one-year initial contract term and options for up to two additional years. Required features include CIPA compliant content filtering with on-demand bypass, IP address allocation, firewall administration, network intrusion protection, and 4-hour troubleshooting response. Proposals are due by November 19, 2026, with written questions due November 5, 2026. Evaluation criteria weight cost effectiveness at 50%, implementation plan at 25%, account support group experience at 15%, and locality at 10%.
High Speed Internet service of 1GBs or higher, IP address allocation, CIPA compliant content filtering, Firewall configuration, Administration, Monitoring, Report generation, Remote access for patches and software/firmware upgrades, Level 1 support services, Ticket escalation, License and maintenance fees, Network Intrusion Protection, URL Filtering, On-site repair or replacement of failed firewall, Equipment, Connections, And routers
Cost effectiveness of service 50%, Comprehensive implementation designed to minimize disruption of current library Internet activities 25%, Experience and capabilities of account support group 15%, Locality to Houston County Public Libraries 10%
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Summary
Houston County Public Library System is seeking proposals from qualified Internet Service Providers to deliver high-speed Internet access with a 1GB/S minimum and managed firewall services across three library locations: Nola Brantley Memorial Library in Warner Robins, Centerville Public Library in Centerville, and Perry Public Library in Perry, Georgia.
The procurement is part of a USAC application for federal E-Rate funding for funding year July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, with a one-year initial contract term and options for up to two additional years. Required features include CIPA compliant content filtering with on-demand bypass, IP address allocation, firewall administration, network intrusion protection, and 4-hour troubleshooting response. Proposals are due by November 19, 2026, with written questions due November 5, 2026. Evaluation criteria weight cost effectiveness at 50%, implementation plan at 25%, account support group experience at 15%, and locality at 10%.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Cost effectiveness of service 50%, Comprehensive implementation designed to minimize disruption of current library Internet activities 25%, Experience and capabilities of account support group 15%, Locality to Houston County Public Libraries 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- High Speed Internet service of 1GBs or higher
- IP address allocation
- CIPA compliant content filtering
- Firewall configuration
- Administration
- Monitoring
- Report generation
- Remote access for patches and software/firmware upgrades
- Level 1 support services
- Ticket escalation
- License and maintenance fees
- Network Intrusion Protection
- URL Filtering
- On-site repair or replacement of failed firewall
- Equipment
- Connections
- Routers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Proof of E-Verify Compliance
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- Proof of Georgia Business License
- References
- Agreement to project criteria and all requirements
- Itemized list for all priced items
- Signed STATEMENT OF VENDOR’S QUALIFICATION
- Signed SIGNATURE PAGE
- Signed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Perry, GA
- Reported agency
- Houston County Public Library
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Houston County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 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 Judith Malone.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Houston County in GA, 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 Judith Malone at (478) 987-3050 ext 5. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: High Speed Internet service of 1GBs or higher, IP address allocation, CIPA compliant content filtering, Firewall configuration, Administration, Monitoring, Report generation, Remote access for patches and software/firmware upgrades, Level 1 support services, Ticket escalation, License and maintenanc. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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 effectiveness of service 50%, Comprehensive implementation designed to minimize disruption of current library Internet activities 25%, Experience and capabilities of account support group 15%, Lo..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Houston County?
All active and historical solicitations from Houston County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Houston County 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 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: Proof of E-Verify Compliance, Proof of Liability Insurance, Proof of Georgia Business License, references, agreement to project criteria and all requirements, itemized list for all priced items, signe. Review the full document from Houston County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Perry, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.