Internet Access with Managed Firewall Services
- Client
- Perry, Georgia
- RFP Number
- NET-16915
- Posted
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- Category
- Networking Services and Supplies
- Budget
- Looking for proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority located in Perry, Georgia requires a vendor to provide internet access and managed firewall services for three library branches. The agency demands high-speed internet service delivering a minimum of 1 gigabit per second for each branch, IP address allocation, and content filtering with on-demand unfiltered access capabilities. For the managed firewall services, the vendor must supply configuration, administration, monitoring, report generation, level 1 support, ticket escalation, license and maintenance fees, and remote access capabilities to manage firewall rules, user accounts, patches, upgrades, and network configurations. Eligible bidders must be onshore USA organizations, and the vendor must perform the work onsite. Bidders seeking clarification must submit all questions no later than September 4, 2026. The buyer seeks proposals to establish the budget for this procurement.
Key solicitation details
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The Houston County Public Library System is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide High Speed Internet Access with Managed Firewall Services for its three library branches. Service providers must deliver a minimum speed of 1GB/S per branch. Eligibility requires vendors to be an onshore USA organization with a valid SPIN number in good standing with USAC.
- Issued by
- HOUSTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
- Release of RFP
- August 10, 2026
- Deadline for written questions
- September 4th, 2026
- Deadline for written questions (Section 18)
- September 5th, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
- Proposals due
- October 23rd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST
- How to submit
- Email, mail, or hand delivery ONLY
- Submission details
- Sealed submittals mailed or hand delivered to Houston County Public Library System, Attn: Judith Malone, Director, 1201 Washington Street, Perry GA 31069. Emailed proposals sent to Judith Malone at [email protected]. No faxed copies accepted.
- Contract term
- One (1) year period from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, with optional extensions for up to two additional years.
- Place of performance
- Three library branches in Houston County, GA: Nola Brantley Memorial Library (Warner Robins, GA), Centerville Public Library (Centerville, GA), and Perry Public Library (Perry, GA).
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability Insurance of not less than $1,000,000 over primary insurance; Workers Compensation Insurance complying with Georgia Workers Compensation Statutory Limits; Certificate of Insurance provided to HOUPL with 30 days prior written notice of cancellation.
- Funding
- FCC / E-Rate Funding (E-Rate Funding Year July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028, Universal Service Fund)
How proposals are evaluated
| 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% |
Scope of work
- High Speed Internet service of 1GB/S minimum for each of the three library branches
- IP address allocation for future access to IP-based library resources
- CIPA compliant content filtering with demand-based unfiltered access bypass capability
- Managed firewall configuration, administration, monitoring, and report generation
- Remote firewall access for patches, software/firmware upgrades, user account changes, rule modifications, and network updates
- Level 1 support services and ticket escalation for firewall issues
- Network Intrusion Protection and URL Filtering
- On-site technician dispatch for firewall repair or replacement in event of failure
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
- Valid SPIN number and in good standing with USAC
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in providing related services
- At least 2 references
- No conflict-of-interest issues while under contract to HOUPL
- License to do business issued from the State of Georgia
Documents to include with the bid
- Proof of E-Verify Compliance
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- Proof of Georgia Business License
- Names, titles, and email addresses/phone numbers of at least 2 references
- Agreement to project criteria and all requirements found in RFP
- Itemized list for all priced items (material and non-material) priced in accordance with RFP
- Signed PROPOSAL FORM (Page 13)
- Signed PROPOSAL FORM - SIGNATURE PAGE (Page 14)
- Signed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1) (Page 15)
- Copy of warranties indicating duration and manufacturer instructions
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