Russell Public Library Basic Maintenance 2027 Project Description and Timelines V1 - 270003727
City of MiddletownCity · Middletown, CT- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brandie Doyle
- (860) 347-2528 ext 151
The 30-second brief
The Russell Library in Middletown, CT invites bids from qualified vendors for E-rate Funding Year 2027 basic maintenance services for internal connections, including cabling, switches, routers, wireless access points, virtual Fortinet firewall, racks, and UPS devices. Support is required for specified hardware including Aruba switches, Cisco wireless access points, Mikrotik routers, APC UPS units, and Fortinet firewalls. Proposals must provide separate pricing for each individual component and sub-component. The submission deadline is December 4th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST, with questions due by November 30th, 2026.
Price of the eligible and ineligible products and services: 30%, Bid covered by state, federal, municipality or cooperative contract or Middletown-based local vendors: 20%, Prior Experience w/Russell Library and/or City of Middletown: 20%, Quality of Proposed Products/Services: 20%, Feedback from references provided: 10%
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Summary
The Russell Library in Middletown, CT invites bids from qualified vendors for E-rate Funding Year 2027 basic maintenance services for internal connections, including cabling, switches, routers, wireless access points, virtual Fortinet firewall, racks, and UPS devices.
Support is required for specified hardware including Aruba switches, Cisco wireless access points, Mikrotik routers, APC UPS units, and Fortinet firewalls. Proposals must provide separate pricing for each individual component and sub-component. The submission deadline is December 4th, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST, with questions due by November 30th, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Price of the eligible and ineligible products and services: 30%
- Bid covered by state
- Federal
- Municipality or cooperative contract or Middletown-based local vendors: 20%
- Prior Experience w/Russell Library and/or City of Middletown: 20%
- Quality of Proposed Products/Services: 20%
- Feedback from references provided: 10%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003727/122491/22887185-LIBRARY%20%20CITY%20Hybrid%20Uniform%20Contract.pdf https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003727/122491/22887186-Russell%20Library%20%20Basic%20Maintenance%202027%20Project%20Description%20and%20Timelines%20V1.pdf https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003727/122491/22887187-VENDOR%20Standard%20Insurance%20Requirements%20for%20Network%20Infrastructure.pdf https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003727/122491/22887188-VENDOR%20Terms%20Conditions%20on%20all%20POs.pdf https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003727/122491/22887193-VENDORFORM%20W%20W9%20Language.pdf
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Middletown, CT
- Reported agency
- Russell Public Library
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Middletown?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Brandie Doyle.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Middletown in CT, 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 Bid 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 Brandie Doyle at (860) 347-2528 ext 151. 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: "Price of the eligible and ineligible products and services: 30%, Bid covered by state, federal, municipality or cooperative contract or Middletown-based local vendors: 20%, Prior Experience w/Russell..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Middletown?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 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 Bid?
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/Form470/270003727/122491/22887185-LIBRARY%20%20CITY%20Hybrid%20Uniform%20Contract.pdf https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270003727/122491/22887186-Russell%. Review the full document from City of Middletown for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Middletown, CT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.