Houston Public Library System - 2027 470 HPL - WAN Internet Access Services - 270003525
City of Houston cityCity · Houston, TX- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 26 days left
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Charles Bauer
- (832) 393-1460
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Summary
Houston Public Library System seeks proposals for E-Rate funding year 2027 for Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, network on demand/WAN services, and Point-to-Point/WAN or equivalent connections across 41 eligible entities and library locations in Houston, TX. Requirements include 39+ total connections at 1+ Gbps, plus 2-10 Gbps connections at Houston Central Library and Stella Link, with fiber or equivalent options from 1 gig to 10 gig.
Vendors must include installation, configuration, special construction, build-out costs, network components, SPIN, and Form 470 number 270003525. Submission deadline is 2026-12-07 via email to applicant contact and consultant. Evaluation prioritizes price as the primary factor per E-Rate rules, requiring compliance with FCC LCP and security rules prohibiting covered equipment.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
SPIN, 470 number
- Submit to
- [email protected], [email protected]
- Scope location
- Houston, TX
- Reported agency
- Houston Public Library System
Questions about this BID
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected], [email protected]. For questions, contact Charles Bauer.
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