Vinton Public Library - Internet Access and Data Transmission Service - 270002426 (2027)
City of VintonCity · Vinton, IA- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 15 days left
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kelly Henkie
- (319) 472-4208
The 30-second brief
The Vinton Public Library is seeking bids for bundled Internet Access service and associated transport (IA) under FCC Form 470 #270002426 for Funding Year 2027. The service is to be delivered to the library located at 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, Iowa. The library seeks internet bandwidth capacities ranging from 25 Mbps to 5 Gbps. Interested vendors must indicate the type of connectivity, specify whether an E-Rate C1 eligible bundled firewall is provided, and identify any E-Rate ineligible charges such as DDoS. Proposals must be e-mailed to the Form 470 contact by 9:00 AM Central Time on November 18, 2026.
Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
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Summary
The Vinton Public Library is seeking bids for bundled Internet Access service and associated transport (IA) under FCC Form 470 #270002426 for Funding Year 2027.
The service is to be delivered to the library located at 510 2nd Avenue, Vinton, Iowa. The library seeks internet bandwidth capacities ranging from 25 Mbps to 5 Gbps. Interested vendors must indicate the type of connectivity, specify whether an E-Rate C1 eligible bundled firewall is provided, and identify any E-Rate ineligible charges such as DDoS. Proposals must be e-mailed to the Form 470 contact by 9:00 AM Central Time on November 18, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Internet Access and Data Transmission Service
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- VINTON, IA
- Reported agency
- Vinton Public Library
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Vinton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kelly Henkie.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Vinton in IA, 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 Kelly Henkie at (319) 472-4208. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Internet Access and Data Transmission Service. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
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