Please reference Form 470 # 270002459 on all correspondence. Your bid may not be considered received without reference to the specific 470 number. You must refer to the attached RFP document for full details. Jackson County Public Library (the Applicant) seeks services provided by a third party for the purchase, operation, management, and monitoring of eligible broadband LAN/WLAN components (managed Wi-Fi), including installation, activation, and initial configuration of eligible components necessary for broadband connectivity within the Applicants facility at 303 W 2nd Street, Seymour, IN 47274. The Applicant is requesting solutions to update/replace the current public network for the library patrons._____Questions/Site VisitsA voluntary site visit will be held at 303 W. 2nd Street, Seymour, IN 47274 at 10:00 AM on November 11, 2026. This will be the only opportunity to ask questions or to receive answers to questions related to this RFP. Respondents choosing not to attend in so doing acknowledge their understanding that they were offered and voluntarily declined the opportunity. Please email [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] with your intent to attend the meeting in case it needs to be rescheduled.Answers to any written questions or any additional information, revisions, or clarifications to the RFP may be provided in the form of an addendum to be posted with the FCC Form 470 on the Universal Service (E-Rate) website. It is the sole responsibility of the Service Provider to check for any addenda that may be issued._____Proposal DeliveryThe Applicant reserves the right to reject each and every bid, and to waive informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law. This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids. In the event that a responsible bid is not received or if it is determined that the low bid received is too high, the bid received will be rejected and the project will be cancelled or re-bid. Bids should e-mailed to the office of Benjamin Boyer at [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] by Noon on December 11, 2026.

1. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Routers and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 2. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Routers — quantity 1 Each for 1 entity; manufacturer: No Preference 3. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 8 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 4. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Wireless Access Points — quantity 8 Each for 1 entity; manufacturer: No Preference 5. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Switches and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 6. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Switches — quantity 1 Each for 1 entity; manufacturer: No Preference 7. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 2 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 8. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Uninterruptable Power Supply/Battery Backup — quantity 2 Each for 1 entity; manufacturer: No Preference 9. Category 2 · Internal Connections · Firewall Service, Components, and Necessary Software and Licenses — quantity 1 Each; installation and initial configuration; manufacturer: No Preference 10. Category 2 · Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections · Firewall Service and Components — quantity 1 Each for 1 entity; manufacturer: No Preference 11. Category 2 · Managed Internal Broadband Services · Existing Equipment — 1 entity

An RFP was issued for the services requested: Yes RFP documents: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002459/130577/22805450-270002459%20JCPL%20RFP%20C2.pdf (uploaded 2026-10-23)

BE ADVISED: No email address or phone number associated with this RFP or Form 470 should be added to any marketing distribution or phone list. The Applicant respectfully requests that any contact be specific to this request. Any other contact is discouraged.Proposals must be prepared with specificity with regard to the services listed herein. Bids merely listing a general menu of services available from a vendor, bids appearing to be automatically generated without specificity in relation to the requirements of this RFP, and bids missing substantial information but inviting the applicant to contact the bidder to refine the bid and/or discuss specifics will not be considered valid bid responses and will be disqualified from consideration. This includes any SPAM and/or robotic responses. For more information, please review the USAC E-Rate News Brief of February 15, 2024.All proposals must reflect the LCP (Lowest Corresponding Price), GSA pricing, and any available governmental unit discounts including existing state purchasing agreements or contracts when applicable. Any proposal referencing an existing state purchasing agreement or contract must include that information in the proposal. Bid prices must be complete for the services proposed and shall include all associated costs, even if the amounts are estimates based upon current applicable taxes, surcharges, or fees. Each line item on proposal should clearly list Quantity, Manufacturer, Part Number, Description, Unit Price, and Extended Price. Proposals MUST separate eligible and ineligible services by line item for all services to which service provider responds. No proposal can be submitted that includes equipment or components for equipment from companies deemed to provide a national security risk as defined by FCC Order 19-121. All bidders are encouraged to:1. Read and follow the RFPs carefully.2. Adhere to the FCC E-Rate rules.Failure to meet any requirement in this 470 or RFP will be sufficient cause to disqualify your proposal.

Billed entity: JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY Billed Entity Number (BEN): 130577 FCC Registration Number: 0014542310 Applicant type: Library System Number of eligible entities: 4 Funding year: 2027

Contact: Karen Rutledge · 765-855-1612 ext. 1031 · [email protected] Technical contact: Ben Boyer · 812-522-3412 · [email protected]

AdTec-Administrative and Technical Consulting · CRN 16024741 · 765-855-1612 · [email protected]

Status: Certified Form version: Original Certified form (PDF): https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270002459/130577/22805554-USAC_FCC_FORM_470_APPLICATION_270002459_CERTIFIED.pdf